How do I create a quiz on CBTHost?

Sign up for a free account → click 'Create Test' → add questions → publish or share your quiz.

Can I download test results in Excel format?

Yes. You can download results via the dashboard directly in Excel format from the test reports section.

Is CBTHost free to use?

Yes, CBTHost offers a free version for basic use. You can create, publish, and share tests without subscriptions.

Can students take CBT tests on mobile?

Absolutely. CBTHost is fully mobile-optimized and also available as an Android app on the Play Store.

How can I verify my test submissions?

Test submissions are timestamped and securely stored. Admins can view responses, grades, and logs for each test.

CBTHost Online - Complete Creator/Admin Guide for Quiz Management

1

Login Methods

Access your creator/admin account at https://creator.cbthost.com using multiple secure login methods.

Creator Login Page
Email & Google authentication options

[Screenshot: creator-login.png]

Available Login Methods

Email Login

Enter email and password

Google Login

One-click Google authentication

Sign Up

Create new creator account

Password Reset

Forgot password recovery

Google Login: If you're using Gmail, you can skip password reset and use the Google button on the login page for instant access.

Account Types

Account Type	Access	Features
Creator (Admin)	Full administrative access	Create CBTs, manage questions, view results, billing
Student	Limited access	Take exams, view results at app.cbthost.com

2

Creator Dashboard

Creator Dashboard
Overview of all CBTs, labels, and subscription status

[Screenshot: creator-dashboard.png]

Dashboard Sections

Folders (Labels)

Organize your CBTs by folder

Total CBTs

All tests created

Subscription Status

Current plan and analytics access

Analytics Link

Access advanced analytics platform

Quick Actions: Create new CBT directly from dashboard

3

CBT Management

CBT List Page
View all your computer-based tests organized by folders

[Screenshot: cbt-list.png]

Creating a CBT

Go to CBT Library → Create CBT
Fill in the Basic Information tab
Configure Timing, Questions, Scoring, Display, and Security tabs
Click Create CBT

CBT Configuration Tabs

Basic Info

Name, description, status, access type

Timing

Duration, scheduled start/end, retake after

Questions

Max questions, randomization, navigation

Scoring

Passing score, negative marking

Display

Show scores, answers, explanations

Security

Webcam, fullscreen, copy/paste, auto-submit

Folders (Labels)

Organize your CBTs with custom folders, icons, and colors:

Custom Icons

Choose from 8 folder icons

Color Coding

8 predefined colors

Label Management

Create, edit, delete folders

4

Question Management

Question List
View, edit, and manage all questions in a CBT

[Screenshot: question-list.png]

Creating a Question

Question Types Supported: Multiple Choice, Essay, True/False, Fill in the Blank

Go to CBT Details → Create Question
Enter the Question Content using the rich text editor
Select Question Type:
- Multiple Choice - Students select from options
- Essay / Theory - Students write text responses
- True / False - Students select True or False
- Fill in the Blank - Students fill missing words
Set Score and Status (Draft/Published)
For True/False or Fill in Blank, specify the Correct Answer
Click Create Question

Editing Questions

The question editor allows you to:

Edit Content

Rich text editor with image support

Add Options

Add/Edit answer options for MCQ

Mark Correct

Set correct answer

Image Library

Insert images from library

Importing Questions

Supported file formats:

Format	Description
.docx	Microsoft Word (must follow formatting rules)
.pdf	PDF documents (same format as Word)
.xlsx, .xls	Excel spreadsheets (dynamic options)
.csv	CSV files (plain text format)
.cbthost	Exported CBT package

Word Formatting: Never use Word's auto-numbering or auto-bullets. Type numbers and letters manually.

5

Student Management

Import Students Page
Upload Excel/CSV with student data

[Screenshot: import-students.png]

Importing Students

Required file format:

Column	Required	Description
test_id	Yes	Student ID (e.g., FT22ACMP0355)
test_information	No	Student name/information

View Imported Students

Features available:

Search

Search by Test ID or name

Bulk Actions

Select multiple students

Delete

Delete individual or bulk

Export CSV

Export all or selected

Student Status: Each student shows attempt usage (used/allowed), making it easy to track who has taken the test.

6

Results & Analytics

Test Results Dashboard
View student performance and export results

[Screenshot: test-results.png]

Results Dashboard

Total Tests

Number of test attempts

Average Score

Mean score of all students

High Score

Best performance

Low Score

Needs improvement

Results Table

Column	Description
Student	Student name
User ID	Student ID/Email
Test ID	Unique test identifier
Score	Total score
%	Percentage
Grade	Pass/Fail or grade
Actions	View details, Report

Export Options

Export CSV

Download all results

Export JSON

Download JSON format

Print

Print results page

Student Detailed View

Click "View" on any result to see:

Complete test information
Detailed answers with question text
Score breakdown
Time taken
Status (Passed/Failed)

Advanced Analytics: Access the full analytics platform at analytics.cbthost.com for advanced reporting, result merging, and student data management.

7

Billing & Credits

Payment Page
Manage subscription plans and credits

[Screenshot: payment-page.png]

Payment Models

Subscription

Monthly or yearly plan

Pay-As-You-Go

Pay per credit

Hybrid

Combination of both

Credit Packages

Purchase credits for PAYG model:

Multiple packages available
Pay in NGN (₦) or USD ($)
Credits expire after validity period
Auto-topup available

Payment Methods

Paystack

Instant confirmation

Bank Transfer

24-48 hours processing

Crypto (USDT-ERC20)

Blockchain confirmation

Payment Activation: Analytics dashboard is activated within 24 hours after payment confirmation.

8

Profile Settings

Profile Page
Manage personal information and password

[Screenshot: profile-page.png]

Personal Information

Field	Editable	Description
Full Name	Yes	Your full name
Phone Number	Yes	+CountryCode phone number
Email Address	Read-only	Your registered email

Password Change

Current password (optional)
New password (min 8 characters)
Confirm new password
Password strength indicator

Security Tips: Use a strong, unique password and change it regularly.

9

Offline Export

Offline Export Page
Download encrypted offline CBT package

[Screenshot: offline-export.png]

Export Process

Enter the CBT Passcode
Click Export Offline Package
Download the .cbthost file

File Format: The exported .cbthost file is encrypted and can only be used with the offline software. It contains all questions, answers, and metadata.

10

Question Transfer

Question Transfer Hub
Send and receive questions between passcodes

[Screenshot: question-transfer.png]

Transfer Methods

Send Questions

Transfer to another passcode

Receive Questions

Accept via security phrase

Security Phrases

Generate and manage phrases

Transfer Logs

View transfer history

Transfer Rules

Same Account: No security phrase needed
Cross-Account: Security phrase required
Only published questions are transferred
Transfer is one-way (questions are copied)

11

API Keys

API Key Management
Create and manage API keys for integrations

[Screenshot: api-keys.png]

Managing API Keys

Create: Name your key and generate
Copy: Copy API key and auth token
Revoke: Deactivate a key
Usage: Track key usage count

Free Tier: Free tier allows up to 2 API keys. Additional keys require paid subscription.

12

Image Library

Image Library
Upload and manage images for questions

[Screenshot: image-library.png]

Features

Upload Images

JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP (max 5MB)

Search

Find images by name

Sort

Newest, Oldest, Name

Delete

Remove unused images

Usage: Images uploaded here can be inserted into question text using the rich text editor.

13

Quick Reference

Common Tasks

Task	Navigation
Create CBT	Dashboard → Create CBT
Add Questions	CBT Details → Create Question
Import Students	CBT Details → Import Students
View Results	CBT Details → View Results
Export Results	Results Page → Export CSV/JSON
Manage Billing	Sidebar → Payment
Change Password	Sidebar → Profile

URL Reference

Page	URL
Creator Login	`https://creator.cbthost.com/login`
Creator Dashboard	`https://creator.cbthost.com/cbt_creator/dashboard`
Student Portal	`https://app.cbthost.com`
CBT Library	`/cbt_creator/cbts`
Create CBT	`/cbt_creator/cbt-create`
Results	`/cbt_creator/test_result/:cbt_pss_code`
Payment	`/cbt_creator/payment`
Profile	`/cbt_creator/profile`
Offline Export	`/cbt_creator/offline-export`
Image Library	`/cbt_creator/cbt_img_library`
API Keys	`/cbt_creator/api_key`
Question Transfer	`/cbt_creator/question_transfer`

Supported File Formats

Student Import

.xlsx, .xls, .csv

Question Import

.docx, .pdf, .xlsx, .xls, .csv

Offline Export

.cbthost

Results Export

.csv, .json

CBTHost Creator/Admin Guide

Login Methods

Available Login Methods

Account Types

Creator Dashboard

Dashboard Sections

CBT Management

Creating a CBT

CBT Configuration Tabs

Folders (Labels)

Question Management

Creating a Question

Editing Questions

Importing Questions

Student Management

Importing Students

View Imported Students

Results & Analytics

Results Dashboard

Results Table

Export Options

Student Detailed View

Billing & Credits

Payment Models

Credit Packages

Payment Methods

Profile Settings

Personal Information

Password Change

Offline Export

Export Process

Question Transfer

Transfer Methods

Transfer Rules

API Keys

Managing API Keys

Image Library

Features

Quick Reference

Common Tasks

URL Reference

Supported File Formats

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