DAT Exam Simulation

I am interested in creating a practice test simulator specifically designed for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). This test is taken for admission into dental school and is analogous to the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). The DAT is however a computer based exam, and contains 4 main sections. The software would be designed to simulate the Survey of Natural Sciences section of the test. Here is a link that gives examples of the tests format: [[login to view URL]<wbr />testing/dat/demo/sample/dat_<wbr />[login to view URL]][1] The program would give test takers a platform on which to practice under the exact same real life testing conditions. Thus, this program would be a marketable product for the nearly 8,000 DAT takers every year. ## Deliverables I am interested in creating a practice test simulator specifically designed for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). This test is taken for admission into dental school and is analogous to the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). The DAT is however a computer based exam, and contains 4 main sections. Approximately 8,000 people take the DAT every year. This application would be a marketable product. The software would be designed to simulate the Survey of Natural Sciences section of the test. This section includes 40 Biology, 30 General Chemistry and 30 Organic Chemistry (100--multiple choice) questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Here is a link that gives examples of the tests format: [[login to view URL]<wbr />testing/dat/demo/sample/dat_<wbr />[login to view URL]][1] The program would include ~7 "mock" exams designed to give test takers practice, let them identify subjects they are weak in and provide application of knowledge, among other things. It would include such options as controlling whether or not the test would be timed, and if so, the option to choose the time allotted (i.e. the ability to increase or decrease the standard 90 minute time limit). Furthermore, the program would allow an option where "random" tests could be configured. This would allow the user to experience tests that have different compositions than the standard 10 (i.e. mixing up the questions randomly to create new tests--leaving the user with the ability to use the software many times and still take new tests). This option is critical since taking the same test more than a couple times would lead to memorization of sequence etc, whereas the randomization option would keep usability high. In addition to questions, the program would obviously provide answers along with clear, detailed explanations. These could be accessed after taking the a certain test and would provide the user information about the concept(s) being tested, why he or she got the answer right or wrong and why. Included in the explanations to each question would be an identical question where the user could then reapply the information learned in order to reinforce it. All tests would include a scaled score along with a brief statistical breakdown afterwards. The program would be downloaded, and users would be provided with a key code. The key code has one time usability. Furthermore, the program would only operate on the original computer it was downloaded on. The program would also have the option for the editing of questions, answers and explanation by me/programmer in order to update it from time to time and correct any mistakes that might be discovered. Addition information should also be able to be added by me/programmer, along with other modifications as seen fit. The program will also be encrypted to expire after 6 months of use. Further details are available upon request.