Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with TestSherpaAI in minutes. This guide will walk you through
the essential steps to create your first quiz and start assessing learners.
Prerequisites: You'll need an active TestSherpaAI account and
basic knowledge
of web browsers. No technical expertise required.
Step 1: Account Setup
- Sign up for a TestSherpaAI account at
app.testsherpaai.com
- Choose your role (Instructor, Administrator, or Learner)
- Complete the email verification process
- Set up your profile and institution details
Step 2: Create Your First
Quiz
- Navigate to the "Quizzes" section from the main dashboard
- Click "Create New Quiz" button
- Enter quiz title, description, and select subject/topic
- Add questions manually or use AI generation
- Configure quiz settings (time limit, attempts, etc.)
- Preview and publish your quiz
Step 3: Distribute to
Learners
- Share quiz link directly or integrate with Google Classroom
- Set assignment due dates and access restrictions
- Monitor learner progress in real-time
- Review results and provide feedback
Installation & Setup
TestSherpaAI is a cloud-based platform, so no installation is required.
However, here's how to set up integrations and configure your environment.
System Requirements
Supported Browsers:
- Chrome 90+ (Recommended)
- Firefox 88+
- Safari 14+
- Edge 90+
Google Classroom
Integration
Setup Steps:
- Go to Account Settings → Integrations
- Click "Connect Google Classroom"
- Authorize TestSherpaAI to access your Google account
- Select classes to sync with TestSherpaAI
- Configure assignment posting preferences
User Management
Efficiently manage users, roles, and permissions within your TestSherpaAI organization.
User Roles
Learner
- • Take quizzes and assessments
- • View results and feedback
- • Access assigned materials
Instructor
- • Create and manage quizzes
- • Grade and provide feedback
- • Manage class enrollments
Administrator
- • Full system access
- • User management
- • Analytics and reporting
Quiz Creation
Create engaging quizzes with various question types and advanced settings.
Question Types
Basic Types:
- Multiple Choice
- True/False
- Short Answer
- Essay
Advanced Types:
- Fill in the Blank
- Matching
- Ordering
- Hotspot
AI-Powered Question
Generation
Leverage artificial intelligence to automatically generate high-quality questions from your
content.
How It Works
- Upload your content (text, PDF, or document)
- Select question types and difficulty levels
- Set the number of questions to generate
- Review and edit AI-generated questions
- Add questions to your quiz
Supported Content Types
Text Formats:
- • Plain text
- • PDF documents
- • Word documents
- • PowerPoint presentations
Web Content:
- • Website URLs
- • Wikipedia articles
- • Online textbooks
- • Research papers
Google Classroom Integration
Seamlessly integrate with Google Classroom to streamline your workflow.
Features
- • Sync classes and student rosters automatically
- • Post assignments directly to Google Classroom
- • Grade sync with Google Classroom gradebook
- • Single sign-on (SSO) for students
Security Features
TestSherpaAI prioritizes security with enterprise-grade protection for your data.
Data Protection
- • End-to-end encryption
- • GDPR compliance
- • Regular security audits
- • Secure data centers
Access Control
- • Multi-factor authentication
- • Role-based permissions
- • Session management
- • IP address restrictions
API Reference
Integrate TestSherpaAI with your existing systems using our RESTful API.
Authentication
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
https://api.testsherpaai.com/v1/quizzes
Common Endpoints
GET
/v1/quizzes
Retrieve all quizzes
POST
/v1/quizzes
Create a new quiz
PUT
/v1/quizzes/{id}
Update quiz by ID
DELETE
/v1/quizzes/{id}
Delete quiz by ID
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions to help you get back on track quickly.
Login Issues
Can't remember password
Use the "Forgot Password"
link on the login page to reset your password.
Account locked
Contact support if your
account is locked after multiple failed login attempts.
Quiz Creation Problems
Questions not saving
Check your internet
connection and try refreshing the page. Ensure all required fields are
filled.
AI generation not working
Verify that your content is
in a supported format and contains enough text for question generation.
Performance Issues
Slow loading times
Clear your browser cache
and cookies. Try using a different browser or incognito mode.
Features not working
Ensure JavaScript is
enabled in your browser and disable ad blockers that might interfere.
Still Need Help?
If you're still experiencing issues, our support team is here to help.