Scheduling and Managing Physical Exams

Not all assessments happen online. For organizations that combine digital learning with in-person testing — practical skills assessments, proctored exams, or compliance certifications requiring physical presence — Taksha LMS's Physical Exams feature bridges that gap.

How to Schedule a Physical Exam:

1. Go to Management Layout > Physical Exams
2. Click Add Exam 
3. Enter exam details, including date, time, venue, and duration
4. Assign the exam to relevant learners or groups, similar to how you'd assign a course

Recording results after the exam: Since physical exams happen offline, results need to be entered manually by an administrator or instructor after the exam is conducted. This keeps the outcome tied to the learner's overall profile, alongside their other online course and quiz results, for a complete training record.

When to use physical exams instead of an online quiz:

• Practical, hands-on skills that can't be assessed through a screen (e.g., equipment operation, physical safety procedures)
• Certifications with regulatory requirements mandating in-person, proctored testing
• Final-stage assessments for high-stakes certifications, where organizations want an added layer of verification beyond an online quiz

Best practices for managing Physical Exams:

• Schedule exams with enough lead time for learners to prepare, factoring in venue and instructor availability
• Communicate exam logistics (location, materials needed, timing) clearly at the time of assignment, not just the exam date
• Enter results promptly after the exam so the learner's record—and any dependent certification—stays accurate and up to date

By integrating offline assessments directly into the same system as your online courses, Taksha LMS ensures you never have a fragmented view of a learner's full training and certification history.

FAQs:

Can physical exam results be recorded online? 

Results are entered manually by an admin after the offline exam is conducted.

When should I use a Physical Exam instead of a quiz?

For hands-on skills or certifications requiring in-person, proctored testing.