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Online exams with a timer that's fair to everyone

Set a time limit that runs on the server, shuffle questions and answer options for each student, allow one attempt and release results when you choose.

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  • Time limit checked on the server
  • Shuffled for every student
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Homework settings with time limit, attempts, shuffling and results options

What is an online exam in Edform?

An online exam in Edform is a quiz given with exam settings. You set a time limit, and the timer runs on Edform's servers: when time is up, the answers are handed in automatically. Questions and answer options are shuffled for each student, you allow one attempt, and results stay hidden until after the deadline or until you decide. The exam can be limited to signed-in students or one of your classes. Students can flag questions and review their answers before handing in, and the report shows how often each student left the exam page.

How to set up an online exam

  1. 1

    Write the exam

    Create a quiz with any mix of question types, or let AI draft one for you to check.

  2. 2

    Choose the exam settings

    Choose Give as homework. Set who can do it, the time limit, one attempt, shuffling and when results are shown.

  3. 3

    Share the code and watch

    Students join with a code, a link or from their class. Results come in as they hand in or as time runs out.

Try it yourself

No sign-up needed — try it as a student

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Question 1 of 5

Which gas do plants take in to make their food?

A calm exam screen

One question per screen, a clear timer and answers that save as students go. For older students, a calm layout with flags and a review page before handing in.

  • Time left always visible
  • Flag questions to come back to
  • Review page before handing in
Student answering an exam question on a phone

Adjust for individual students

Give a student extra time, a later deadline or one more attempt without changing the exam for anyone else.

  • Extra time of 25%, 50% or 100%
  • Personal deadline
  • Reset an attempt
Actions for one student: extra time, another attempt and a personal deadline

Results when you're ready

Closed answers are graded instantly and open answers wait for you. Students see their results only when you allow it.

  • Scores per student and per question
  • Times a student left the page
  • Download as CSV
Exam report with scores for each student and question

Exam settings that matter

  • Server-side timer

    The time limit runs on Edform's servers, so refreshing the page or changing the clock doesn't help.

  • Shuffling

    Questions and answer options are shuffled for each student.

  • Left-the-page count

    See how many times each student left the exam page.

  • Flags and review

    Students mark questions to come back to and see a summary before handing in.

  • Who can take it

    Anyone with the code, signed-in students only, or one of your classes.

  • Opens and closes on time

    Set the deadline, accept late work or not, and close the exam automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the timer work?

The time limit starts when a student presses Start and is checked on Edform's servers. When time runs out, the student's answers are handed in automatically.

Which question types can an exam have?

All 13: multiple choice, short answers, numbers, gaps, matching, ordering, sorting, open answers and more. Closed questions are graded automatically; open answers wait for you with an optional rubric. Students take the exam on any phone, tablet or laptop.

Can Edform stop students from opening other tabs?

No website can lock a device. Edform counts how many times each student left the exam page and shows it in the report, and you can ask students to confirm they'll work on their own before they start.

Can I give one student more time?

Yes. In the report, choose Extra time for that student: 25%, 50% or 100% more on their next attempt.

Can I hide the results until everyone has finished?

Yes. Show right or wrong and the correct answers after the deadline, or never.

Can I start from a ready-made test?

Yes. Let the AI quiz generator draft the questions, or open a test in the community library and press Use this to copy it into your account. Check the questions, then give it with exam settings.

Can I change the exam after giving it?

You can change the name, dates, attempts and results settings at any time. The questions stay fixed, so every student is marked on the same exam.

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