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AlphaQuiz User’s Guide
Introducing AlphaQuiz
AlphaQuiz terminology
The test-creation, test-administration, and test-management
functions of AlphaQuiz software, as well as the AlphaSmart devices
and desktop computer applications all have their own names.
Sorting out this terminology can help simplify the task of learning
and using the system.
Term
What it means
Quiz
Any test or quiz students take using AlphaSmart
devices.
AlphaSmart
devices
AlphaSmart 3000 and Neo devices (but not the Dana
line of products) made by AlphaSmart.
Desktop
computer
The PC or Macintosh computer that a teacher uses to
create and manage tests.
AlphaHub
A device that connects up to thirty AlphaSmart devices
used to send and receive information to and from a
teacher’s desktop computer. AlphaHub is available as
part of AlphaSmart’s SmartOption™ line of products.
AlphaQuiz
System
Software system for designing, administering, grading,
and managing quizzes.
SmartApplets
Applications installed on the AlphaSmart devices,
such as AlphaQuiz, AlphaWord, and Calculator.
AlphaQuiz
SmartApplet
Application used for taking quizzes on an AlphaSmart
device in the AlphaQuiz system.
QuizDesigner
A software application in the AlphaQuiz system used
for creating quizzes on a computer.
QuizManager
A software application in the AlphaQuiz system used
to send tests to students’ AlphaSmart devices, retrieve
responses, grade tests, and print reports using your
computer.
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