Alphaquiz Terminology - Alphasmart AS 3000 User Manual

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
Quiz
AlphaSmart
devices
Desktop
computer
AlphaHub
AlphaQuiz
System
SmartApplets
AlphaQuiz
SmartApplet
QuizDesigner
QuizManager
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What it means
Any test or quiz students take using AlphaSmart
devices.
AlphaSmart 3000 and Neo devices (but not the Dana
line of products) made by AlphaSmart.
The PC or Macintosh computer that a teacher uses to
create and manage tests.
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.
Software system for designing, administering, grading,
and managing quizzes.
Applications installed on the AlphaSmart devices,
such as AlphaQuiz, AlphaWord, and Calculator.
Application used for taking quizzes on an AlphaSmart
device in the AlphaQuiz system.
A software application in the AlphaQuiz system used
for creating quizzes on a computer.
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.
AlphaQuiz User's Guide