ATS Online System
Automated Testing Software
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
I. Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 3
ATS Online System: General Information........................................................................................... 3
II. System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 3
III. Access Information ............................................................................................................................ 4
1. Candidate Details: ............................................................................................................................ 4
2. Email Tab:........................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Practice Tests Tab: ........................................................................................................................... 6
4. Live Tests Tab:................................................................................................................................. 6
5. Results Tab:...................................................................................................................................... 7
6. Language Tab:.................................................................................................................................. 8
IV. Help and Support ............................................................................................................................... 8
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I. Introduction
This guide is written for Candidates in a Test Centre.
As a Candidate, you would use the ATS Online System to:
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Take Live Tests
Take Primer (Practice)Tests
View Test Results
ATS Online System: General Information
ATS Online System is a software that allows the evaluation and certification of a Candidate’s
knowledge of popular PC applications (such as Microsoft Word and Excel). The candidate can take
the tests online. Importantly, the software fully supports internationally recognised qualifications, such
as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) and the International Computer Driving License
(ICDL). The software assesses the candidate’s proficiency of using PC applications by testing them
within the applications themselves.
An important part of the software is the database, which stores information about all types of users, the
test results sat by candidates etc.
The People who use the software are divided into main types of users namely Licensee, Organisation,
Test Centre and Candidates. The tests can be assigned by the Licensee, Organisation and Test Centre
Users to the candidates. The candidate can then login to the ATS software to take the online test .The
Tests part of the software presents the candidate with a series of modular tests, which they complete
using the actual software they are being tested on. For example, a candidate sitting a test to assess their
competence in using the Microsoft Word product will sit their test using the real Microsoft Word
product and not a simulation of it. The software provides the candidate with full instructions when
they sit the test, and allows them to perform the test using ANY method of their choice. It does not
matter whether they use menu options, shortcuts keys, toolbars or menus; so long as they produce an
accurate, complete result within the time allowed.
II. System Requirements
ATS Online System is compatible with the following:
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Operating system: Windows 2000/Windows XP
Microsoft Office: 2000/XP/2003
Browser: Internet Explorer 6/7 with ActiveX Enabled.
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III. Access Information
To access the ATS Online Admin System, visit the URL http://www.litmuslink.com/admin/ . Select
the language that you want to use from the Language drop-down. Upon selecting the language, the
system will appear in the particular language. You can change the language later too….
Enter your Username and the Password and click on the Login button. If you have forgot or lost your
password, click on the Forgot username and password? link.
Figure 1 Candidate Login
1. Candidate Details:
This section would provide all the details about the candidate like username, nationality,
address etc as shown below. User cannot edit this section.
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Figure 2 Candidate Details
2. Email Tab:
The ‘Send an Email’ section would allow the candidate to mail to the test centre tester as shown
below:
Figure 3 Send an Email
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3. Practice Tests Tab:
In this section, the candidate can launch Practice or Primer tests by just selecting any test and
click on ‘Launch’ button. Launching a practice test is similar to that of a live test launch , here
you do not have to enter your skills card number.
4. Live Tests Tab:
This is the section where the candidates take Live Tests. To launch a test, do the following:
• Select the Test from the list
• Enter the Skills card number
• Click on ‘Launch’
As soon as the test is launched, the test tool bar pops up. The test tool bar contains the buttons
to display the instructions :
Instructions Bar
Work Window
Test ToolBar
Figure 4 Taking a Test
The Test ToolBar is the one which displays the time remaining for the test. After all the
Questions are answered, click on ‘Finish Test’.
Instructions Bar is the one which contains the test questions. In this, one question would
be displayed at one time. To go to next one, click ‘Next Question’. At any point of time if
the instructions are closed, it can be again opened by just clicking on ‘Display Instructions’
in the Toolbar.
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Work Window is that medium in which a candidate answers all the questions. It is like the
answer paper of an exam.
Figure 5 Launch Test
Important Note: Before taking the test, make sure the PC has the ATS Online Support
Files installed. To install this, go to the Help section and click on the link provided there.
Save the setup file to your PC and double click on it and follow the instructions to install. If
you are not sure, please contact your centre tester or system administrator.
Figure 6 Install ATS Online Support Files
5. Results Tab:
The Results Section would display the results of the tests taken for that candidate.
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6. Language Tab:
In this section, the preferred language for the Application can be changed to English or
German at any point of time.
Figure 7 Changing Language
IV. Help and Support
To view the help and support click on the Help option. This would provide user manuals and
support contact details also.
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