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Create CBTs, manage questions, import students, view results, handle billing, and use analytics.
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Log in, join tests, take exams, view results, practice with PrepArena, and use the AI Generator.
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Install, configure server, manage students, conduct exams without internet, and troubleshoot.
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Getting started & taking tests
Creating & managing tests
Desktop installation & usage
Visit app.cbthost.com and click "Create Account / Login". Sign up using your email address and basic information. You'll need this account to participate in tests.
From your dashboard, click "Participate in Test" and enter the CBT Passcode provided by your instructor. The system will verify the passcode and grant access if the test is published.
Read the full Student Guide for more details.
Open Test: Accessible to all registered users with the passcode. Your email and name are used as Test ID.
Closed Test: Restricted to specific students. You must use the Test ID assigned by your instructor.
Download the CBTHost Mobile App, log in with your web credentials, and enter CBT passcodes to take tests. The app syncs with your web account and supports both timed and manual submissions.
Log into your account at creator.cbthost.com, click "Create Test / Quiz", enter the test name, and configure settings like duration, score per question, shuffle options, and attempt limits under the "Config" section.
Read the full Admin Guide for complete instructions.
Yes! Use our import template to format your questions and upload .docx or .pdf files. The system automatically processes text, images, formulas, tables, and diagrams from your documents.
Supported formats: .docx, .pdf, .xlsx, .xls, .csv, .cbthost
Download the Excel template from the "Upload Student Data" section, fill in student details (Test ID, Name, Email), and upload the file. Each student is identified by their Test ID for tracking.
Results can be downloaded in Excel format from your dashboard or accessed programmatically via API. All results are automatically processed and available immediately after test completion.
Download the installer from our website, run the CBTHost.exe file. The system automatically creates all necessary files and a configuration file (config.json) in the C:\CBTHost directory.
Read the full Offline Guide for detailed setup instructions.
Open C:\CBTHost\config.json, locate the port field, and change it to a free port number (e.g., 8081, 5000, 9000). Save the file and restart the software.
Copy the Admin Access Code from config.json, open your browser to the address shown by the software, and enter the code to unlock the admin panel. You can update this code anytime for security.
The current version supports one attempt per student. To allow retakes, manually delete the student's previous attempt record, which will enable them to take the test again.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), 2GB RAM minimum, 500MB free disk space, and a modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).
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