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Create open exam rooms for mock testing and placement diagnostics

Launch code-accessible exam rooms with custom testing windows for external candidates without managing student rosters.

Open exam rooms offer the ideal solution for campus-wide mock exams, placement diagnostics, or admissions evaluations where candidates have not yet been assigned to designated classrooms.

3 min · 3 steps

  1. 1

    Launch a new open exam room

    Navigate to "Exam sessions" on the sidebar and select "Create exam". Select the quiz from your library, define start and optional conclusion timestamps, enable anti-cheating, and confirm.

    Exam room creation form specifying test content, scheduling, and anti-cheating settings
  2. 2

    Manage active rooms and distribute the 6-character room code

    The directory catalogues active rooms: Exam title, 6-character room code, scheduling windows, and candidate counts. Click the copy icon alongside any room code to distribute it to candidates.

    Exam room roster displaying 6-character room codes and filtering controls
  3. 3

    Activate the waiting lobby and monitor candidates

    Click "Manage" on the target room row. Select "Open lobby" to admit candidates into the waiting lobby. Proctoring, termination, and grade export workflows match standardized class exams.

    Exam room proctoring management interface with countdown clock and lobby trigger

Frequently asked questions

Do candidates require an authenticated account to join open exam rooms?
Yes. Candidates must authenticate with a rayQuiz account (ensuring verified grade attribution) and input the 6-character code on the exam code screen.