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Insights, trends, and lessons learned through 30 years of experience as an online exam software and certification management solution for organizations with advanced testing needs.

Online Testing Accommodation Chart and VIsual

What Are Exam Accommodations and How to Manage Them Online

Online testing accommodations are approved changes to an exam environment, timing, tools, or delivery process that allow a candidate to access the exam fairly. They may include extra time, scheduled breaks, assistive technology, modified proctoring instructions, accessible exam interfaces, or approved personal items during the test. For organizations managing professional certification programs at scale, online … Read Article

Setting Exam Time Limits & Exceptions for Specific Students

In today’s diverse learning environments, supporting each learner’s unique needs is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Gauge offers powerful tools to manage a timed exam with individual accommodations while maintaining the integrity and standardization expected in professional assessments. This flexibility helps educators and administrators create fair testing conditions without unnecessary complexity. With Gauge, exam administrators can … Read Article

Diversity And Bias In Online Testing

5 Ways to Eliminate Online Testing Bias

Most companies, institutions, and organizations today aspire to build diverse and inclusive working environments and you’re likely in charge of doing the same in your testing and exam program. To honor the diversity of your working community and guarantee fair and equitable hiring and promotion practices, you need to closely examine your online skills assessment … Read Article

The art of creating test questions online

The Art Of Creating Test Questions Online

How to Create Exam Questions for Online Assessments If you’re unsure of how to effectively create exam questions for online assessment programs, using a test delivery software platform that offers advanced features is a great place to start. Familiarize yourself with the wide variety of question types available and be sure you understand when and … Read Article