PC-QUIZZER is a Computer Based Testing (CBT) and training package designed
for easy use while retaining many of the features found in expensive CAI
packages. The product permits the user to create lessons without the
requirement to learn a complex CAI programming language. The lesson is
presented to the student using windows which contain options, questions,
the answer prompt, and help. In addition, PC-Quizzer permits the use of
color text, color graphics, sound effects, and music. A speech synthesizer
may also be used to produce speech.
Throughout this document we will refer to “the student” and “the author”.
The student is the person who is taking the quiz or lesson. The author is
the person who is writing the lesson. From the PC-Quizzer options menu the
student is able to select features such as Immediate question retry, Repeat
missed questions, Almost correct answer, Select questions based on keywords
and others.
PC-Quizzer lessons are text files which contain questions and commands
which control the presentation of the questions. The questions used in a
PC-Quizzer lesson may be true/false, fill in the blank, multiple choice, or
K-type multiple-choice.
The questions on the quiz may be given sequentially or be randomly chosen
by the computer. Questions that are missed are flagged for later retry, or
they may be asked again immediately until the correct answer is given.
Each question may contain multiple correct answers and incorrect answers.
Various levels of help and other information may be included and displayed
when the student needs help or has entered a right or wrong answer.
Quiz files may be created using QIZEDIT or any standard ASCII text editor
or word processor. Once created, the entire quiz file may be loaded into
PC-Quizzer or certain questions may be selected based on a list of
keywords. Graphics images for use with PC-Quizzer may be created with any
graphics program, painting package or an application program that supports
PCX files. The ARGUS utility may be used to capture graphics screens from
other application programs.
Another PC-Quizzer option permits answers that are “almost correct.” This
feature allows minor misspelled words to be accepted if the response is
“similar” to the correct answer. For example: The response “Georg
Washington” may be considered correct as the answer to “Who was the first
President of the United States?”
PC-Quizzer can be used for instruction in almost any subject including
foreign languages, history, science, math, vocabulary and word definitions.
It may also be used to ask trivia questions at your next party for hours of
fun. PC-Quizzer is an excellent educational tool and a must for everyone
involved with learning or teaching.
Another thing that really makes PC-Quizzer enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to PC-Quizzer. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
