What’s New

Stay up to date with every YouTestMe GetCertified release! This article provides a detailed overview of all newly added features and enhancements, along with a “What’s Coming” section highlighting upcoming improvements. Discover how these updates are designed to enhance usability, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities within the platform.

16.1 (What’s Coming)

• Added a new passed/failed variable to the “Test results” notification, displaying the pass/fail status when the report is available.
• Enhanced file upload security by adding layered validation (MIME signature sniffing, structural parsing, and sanity checks) alongside antivirus scanning to prevent malformed or disguised files from being accepted.
• Option to enable/disable Live proctoring for the Proctorio configuration. Previously, it was enabled by default, which required some AI features to be included.
• All Proctorio AI exam metrics are disabled by default. The option to configure exam metrics in the Proctorio configuration will be added in future releases.
• Improved download process for Safe Exam Browser so the download starts immediately. Enabled change and configuration of the default download links.
• Added an option in the Greenhouse integration settings to send the achieved test score either as a percentage or as points. The points format is the default, and the selected score unit is included in the attempt metadata.
• Extended the change password endpoint to support username and external ID for user lookup, with priority-based resolution.
• Option to configure automatic inactivation and deletion of accounts after a specified period of inactivity.*
• The update user endpoint no longer supports password changes and now includes the password expiration time field.*
• Added a new dedicated endpoint for password changes.*
• Password reset is now handled through email reset links, with passwords no longer being sent in emails or set during user creation, in compliance with ISO standards.*
• Added account security policy configuration, including session settings, password age and history, failed login and lockout settings, and dormant account parameters.*
• Added an option to configure account security settings at role level, allowing different security requirements for different user roles.*
• Replaced old password hashing algorithm with a more secure Argon2ID. Existing user passwords will be rehashed upon successful login.*
• Added ability to generate text-to-speech audio for test instructions and question and answer texts.*
• Improved test instructions UI at the test start.*
• Adjusted the position and color of the previous and next buttons in the test-taking interface.*
• Redesigned the test-taking header to include a language dropdown and the test name.*
• Added ability to set language to a test attachment, further improving test localization.*
• Increased button size in the test-taking interface.*
• Updated single-choice answer options from a list view to a tile-based layout.*
• Moved the progress bar from the summary section to the metadata section.*
• Increased the overall font size in the test-taking interface.*
• Fixed image and video dimensions in the test-taking view for both questions and answers.*
• Improved the mark for review question indicator by displaying it in orange and updating the button design with additional text.*
• Added a theme option to enable an inverted color scheme for the previous button relative to the next button.*
• Added an improved UI to select a language when starting a test.*
• Improved the tile-based layout for answer options by automatically adjusting font size to fit content within tiles.*
• Updated the questions summary design.*
• Displayed the test name in the top center of the test-taking interface.*
• Updated the End Test button to use a more prominent color consistently across the test taking interface.*
• Improved the end test confirmation dialog by updating its design and replacing the yes/no options with continue test and finish test buttons.*
• New timer that defines minimum duration candidate has to spend reading test instructions before starting the test.*
• When using pre-test flow, video attachment has only play and pause controls.*
• When using pre-test flow, video attachment must be watched until the end in order to move to the next step.*
• When using pre-test flow, video attachment will be loaded in full-screen.*
• Updated the main header to display only the contact support button and profile image for a simplified layout.*
• Added an option to hide the notifications button in the application interface.*
• Added an option to enable a card-based layout for answer options, displaying them as tiles instead of a standard list for single and multiple choice questions.*
• Added the Flagged indicator to the questions summary legend.*
• Added an additional module to enable a simplified test-taking layout.*
• Updated the test-taking header by reorganizing element placement, relocating the Continue Later button next to navigation controls, and displaying the candidate’s name.*
• AI-assisted grading as a new scoring option for FIB and Essay questions.*
• Added a new welcome “Pre-test setup” page that will redirect candidates to a first available test after successful login.*
• Added an automatic logout and a timer for personal report access duration.*
• Added a “Status only” personal report content type that displays only pass/fail status.*
• Introduced a new login page using OpenId – an Access portal page.*
• Added an edit dialog, a simplified module for creare/edit user dialogs, and a simplified create dialog.Redesigned the user profiles page.*
• Updated answer design to support image-based answers, including options with image and text or image-only, and standardized answer labeling to use a) format.*
• Redesigned the main menu and menu items.*
• Added large scrollbars in the test taking and test Instructions panels.*
• Improved image and video display by applying proper scaling to prevent distortion.*
• Introduced large test-start countdown timer in the pre-test setup panel.*
• Improved ‘Test question candidate feedback statistics’ report to show only unresolved feedback by default, with a filter option to include resolved feedback.*
• Added support for resolving candidate feedback in the ‘Test question candidate feedback statistics’ and ‘Question feedback statistics at the pool level’ reports.*
• Selecting a language in pre-test setup page will change exam and interface languages for a user.*
• Instruction video auto-play enabled for pre-test setup.*
• Added Test Results Summary report with candidate status display, testing session and date range filtering, and navigation to detailed answer review.*
• Added Candidate Answer Review report for displaying question-by-question candidate answers with correctness indicators and detailed review data.*
• Improved the session availability dates display.*
• Redesigned the Question Editor to align with the new design.*
• Added a new Seating map feature that displays the kiosk layout for a testing location and supports real-time raise hand notifications from both the login page and during test taking.*
• The kiosk number is now passed to the proctoring application.*
• Added a Kiosk monitoring service configuration panel for configuring the kiosk name and kiosk list endpoint URL.*
• Added the ability to assign a session directly to a workspace, independently of user groups or trainings.*
• Implemented a simplified Testing Locations screen that is displayed when the corresponding module is enabled.*
• Updated test locations dialogs and confirmation messages to align with the latest design and behavior improvements.*
• Removed rejected and cancelled statuses from the Edit status dialog.*
• Language selector, when taking a test, will display languages in which test name and instructions have been translated.*
• Updated candidate final status handling to automatically synchronize pass/fail results, attempt status, and related attempt metadata when manually changing statuses.*
• Instructional panels availability period is now configurable in system preferences.*
• Updated manage tests actions to be toggleable.*
• Added the postponed status to candidate statuses.*
• Added edit test attempts statuses directly from the test attempts page through the edit status dialog.*
• Added test attempts statuses to the test attempts table, including support for statuses such as Pass, Fail, Absent, Terminated, Rejected, and Cancelled.*
• Added candidate status column to the test results summary report.*
• Changing question language when taking the test, will change the interface language also.*
• Updated the Contact Support dialog to match the latest design specifications and improve overall UI consistency.*
• Added lower hand support on the Seating map page, allowing proctors to lower a candidate’s raised hand, and on the Login page, allowing candidates to lower their raised hand.*
• Candidates with Pre-test welcoming page will be redirected to a test, if not finished, without having to read instructions again.*
• Implemented new booking error screens according to the updated design and added finish test URL redirection when candidates log out from the booking error screen.*
• Adjusted the play and pause buttons to keep a consistent size across all languages.*
• Added a two-step confirmation for ending a test with unanswered questions, requiring candidates to select a confirmation checkbox before the end test button becomes available.*
• Introduced new accommodation form – Enable Audio support. It would allow candidate to play audio for test instructions, questions and answers.*
• Added live candidate status updates on the Seating map page during test taking, with a separate Unavailable status for kiosks without available session or kiosk information.*
• Added a Login user option on the Seating Map page, allowing proctors to log in a selected user on a kiosk using an SSO link.*
• When kiosk number is not provided, the proctoring application will now display “Unavailable” instead of assigning a random number.*
• Added a new duration type, “Answer all questions until the end of the session”. The student can take the attempt until the session ends. Pausing the attempt will extend the deadline for the duration of the pause, and the student will be able to take the attempt beyond the session end time.*
• Added a default test language to a list of available languages in a test.*
• Added a ‘Raise hand’ notification and redesigned notification messages with improved styling for the notification title and description.*
• Removed additional video attachment options from the video player controls on the test-taking screen, while keeping standard playback controls available.*
• Implemented date of birth search on the User profiles table with support for exact dates, month/year, year, year ranges, and comparison filters. Added validation with an error message for unsupported input formats.*
• Added the final status summary report, showing candidate counts and percentages by final test status with date range and testing session filtering.*
• Added User profiles and Testing sessions as new welcoming pages.*
• Added a ‘Descriptive label’ column to the ‘All tests’ table when selecting tests for a session.*
• Administrators can now create and manage multiple support form definitions, making it easier to direct users to the right support form. Each form can be configured as an email contact form or an external support link.*
• Improved pool import using Excel template. Correct answer will be determined by checking if cell is colored or not. This way colors of correct answers don’t have to match in one sheet.*
• Implemented remaining time display and time extension functionality on the Seating Map page.*

16.0 (Available)

• Meet the AI Orchestrator: a new AI agent for coordinating smarter automation
• Meet the AI Chatbot: a new AI agent for faster and more intuitive conversations
• How to Recruit Candidates Using Virtual Interview with AI-Based Evaluation
• More flexibility for integrations with newly added API endpoints. How to Check Answer Distribution in a Test.
• How to Check Answer Distribution in a Test
• Application can be configured to send the usage and troubleshooting info to Centralized dashboard for all GetCertified applications.
• Added support for the new version of the Proctoring SDK integration.
• The proctoring dialog that covers the test content during the proctoring initialization, error, or stopping can’t be closed anymore.

15.2 (Available)

• Added possibility to separate testing sessions into workspaces.
• Added possibility to separate tests, surveys, question pools and user groups into multiple workspaces instead of only one.
• The possibility for candidates to add test events to their personal digital calendar.
• Added a new privacy consent flow that requires users to explicitly accept all active consents after login before continuing to use the application.
• All questions are marked as started as soon as the test with all questions on one page is started.
• Added a new “Override Privacy Settings” module that hides users’ private data for all roles where the module is enabled.
• Accounting questions are now supported in test and pool question PDF export.
• Added option to export pool question blanks and keys to PDF.
• Training course steps list is now always positioned so the current step is visible.
• Added a new billing module in the application that enables tracking usage in credits, managing credit top-ups and reviewing related payments.
• Added support for dual Stripe accounts with updated webhook handling, Stripe API version detection, and refactored e-commerce integration to safely work with both accounts.
• Added an option to edit test generation rules after the test has been created and published.
• Removed the ‘Exit’ button from the SCORM exported package, as it could be confusing for end users.
• Matching questions can now show 4 rows of text in each answer text box when taking a test.
• Improved the visibility of the user group name when selecting a group from which to assign candidates in a testing session.
• Improved data privacy handling by adding a Third-Party AI usage consent confirmation dialog before enabling OpenAI and Translate integrations.
• Improved report builder templates to support saving ‘Advanced search’ filters. Saved filters are now stored with the template and automatically loaded later together with the selected columns.
• Confirmation message for booked attempt is parametrized. Making it more flexible when editing with custom language bundle.
• Improved the ‘Test question candidate feedback statistics’ and ‘Question feedback statistics at the pool level’ reports to include feedback for all question versions, and added the ‘Common ID’ and ‘Active’ columns.
• LTI result sending to the tool consumer over the webhook is asynchronous now.
• In LTI 1.3, the attempt score is now sent to the tool consumer platform even if the report is not visible to the candidate.
• Added the “remainingRetakes” and “proctoringId” fields in the test/survey attempt schema (Attempt response and Attempt event webhook payload).
• Modified test JSON import so that imported tests are always created in Draft status.
• Changed text for “Test versions” to “Section versions” when viewing a section.
• Improved all on one page tests to load questions in chunks.
• Improved the Test questions statistics report by adding a ‘Common ID’ column.
• Added question version, common IDs, and additional attachments to the pool export to PDF.
• Improved tests with sections by adding support for the ‘Deadline to answer all questions’ duration type at the test level.
• Improved the ‘Test question candidate feedback statistics’ and ‘Question feedback statistics at the pool level’ reports to include feedback for all question versions, and added the ‘Common ID’ and ‘Active’ columns.
• Added a 10k rows export limit for scheduled reports and tables to improve performance and stability.
• Added a button “Allow a candidate to continue the test” in the proctoring table to allow better managing.
• Implemented BCC handling for email events and added a BCC recipients column in the Sent Emails report.
• Improved the security for the Proctorio integration: the Proctorio extension is launched on the application domain, and the roster endpoint is protected with JWT token authorization.
• Optimized score by pool calculation to speed up the test completion.
• Improved ‘Question statistics’ by adding a ‘Common ID’ column.
• Improved the ‘Question success ratio’ report by adding ‘Common ID’ and ‘Pool name’ columns.
• Improved the report builder by adding support for question common ID and question common external ID columns.*
• Improved the ‘Item reliability’ report to show only active question versions by default, added a filter to include inactive versions, and introduced the Version ID and Active columns (hidden by default).*
• Updated the ‘Additional points’ column in ‘Report builder’ to display the delegated points only, instead of delegated/max additional points.*
• Added a log entry when questions are created via AI generation.*
• A new variable “locationName” is added to all attempts notifications and represents the location name if the attempt’s session is hosted on some location.*
• Option to specify additional points and a description for the authorization. For the attempt booked with the authorization, additional points are added in case the attempt is passed. The additional points added are capped at the maximum number of points for the test/survey. *
• Added ‘Common external ID’ and ‘Version external ID’ columns to the question pool import dialog.*
• Option to copy responses from the previous attempts within the same common session if there are overlapping questions. *
• Improved report builder to include ‘Additional points’ and ‘Additional points descriptions’. *
• When exporting pool questions to PDF, Question table filters for categories and tags will be applied.*
• Added question log entries for review actions. *
• Improved the question review workflow by adding notifications for both roles: reviewers are now notified when new questions in a pool are ready for review, and question editors are notified when reviews are completed—either when reviewers trigger the notification or automatically when there are no more questions in ‘Ready for review’ status. *
• Added a ‘Preview’ button for translations to open them in read-only mode. *
• Added experimental option for SMTP Email server connection without authentication.*
• Improved editor workflow in the review panel by allowing editors to edit the question before publishing the final version.*
• Improved reviewer workflow in the question review process by allowing reviewers to edit their review comment, with all edits recorded in the ‘Question log’ to preserve the review trail until the review process is completed.*
• Added experimental SMTP OAuth 2.0 authentication method for the Email server configuration.*
• Improved the default role selection when assigning users to a pool. When ‘Question review’ is enabled, the ‘Reviewer’ role is now selected by default.*
• Added question log entries when reviewers are assigned to or removed from a question.*
• Added support for the backslash character in question pool names.*
• Added support for the slash character in question pool names.*
• Added action log for the email resend action, capturing who triggered it and how many emails were resent.*
• Replaced MathJax formula input with KaTeX support in the advanced editor for improved formula rendering.*
• Added a “View full list” link to the “Send group email notification” dialog, allowing users to review the full list of recipients before sending the notification.*

15.1

• When graders grade a question in a section, they are recorded in the database as a grader for that section in a specific attempt.
• Added permission to Show or hide a candidate’s test results on the “Personal report” page.
• Added permission to Export a test results from the “Personal report” page in available formats.
• Separated “Change own password” and “Change own 2FA settings” permissions for more flexibility.
• Added an option for admins to create a global table view on the “My tests” page that affects all users in the system.
• Added an option to remove the language selector for questions when taking a test. Instead, the question is automatically translated to the language selected on the users’ profile if the translation is available.
• My tests and My surveys tables can now be expanded to 1000 rows.
• Added a new test predefined report for displaying question scores for pool questions.
• Added a button to display the score change-log for the question when grading a report.
• Improved the ‘Question feedback statistics at the pool level’ report by adding new columns for candidate email, attempt and question status.
• Added a new attachment type called ‘Downloadable file’ that supports any file type and replaces the ‘Archive’ type attachments.
• Brought back the text highlighting feature.
• Added a Template for importing sessions for multiple tests.
• The automated test generator has been optimized, resulting in faster start of generated tests.
• The “Test question candidate feedback statistics” report now works for tests with sections.
• Item reliability report is now available for all types of tests.
• Added support for custom instructional videos per language. Administrators can now configure and override default system videos with their own localized versions, ensuring users see the correct video in their preferred language.
• The retake button is now hidden until grading is complete for a previous test attempt, preventing users from retaking the test before knowing their result.
• Changing the test creation method on created tests now presents a warning and deletes all test versions and questions from the test.
• Improved the ‘Test question candidate feedback statistics’ report by adding new columns for candidate email, attempt and question status.
• Added the new report for displaying attempts with ‘Neutral’ proctoring rate and that have proctor comments.
• Added support for question statuses, allowing better tracking of the question lifecycle through stages such as ‘Draft’, ‘Ready for review’, ‘Reviewed’, ‘Approved’, and ‘Rejected’.
• Support for LTI 1.3 deep linking, allowing LTI platform users to link a specific test/survey through the application’s interface instead of configuring custom LTI parameters manually.
• Added a new report for displaying test results for members of user groups where the application users is a manager.
• Added a new system parameter that controls whether the ‘Question Review’ option is enabled by default when creating a new pool or sub-pool. This allows administrators to enforce consistent review workflows across newly created pools.
• Added options to assign proctors and users when importing testing sessions.
• Added autocomplete for question tags in the question editor.
• Accounts in the accounting questions are now sorted by code in ascending order by default.
• Added a new “Attempt verified” notification sent to a candidate when their test attempt is verified. The notification is disabled by default.
• Added an option to use the advanced editor for matrix question answers and sub questions.
• Improved the Item Reliability report by adding support for tests with sections.
• If section revisiting is enabled, sections that require answering all questions allow jumping to other sections.
• Add trigger to log all field changes on quiz definition and audit logs for rules edits, personal report setting changes, and candidate actions (reset attempt, verify report, set zero grade).
• Added invoice payment reminder banner.

15.0

• More user-friendly application design – Easier navigation and a cleaner interface.
• Improved performance – Enjoy a faster and smoother experience.
• Migrated Proctorio integration to the API v2.
• Integrated the Proctorio live proctoring module. It is possible to monitor attempts from a single session via the Live Proctorio option in the proctoring table.
• Certificate templates now support following fields: test external ID, testing session Available-From date, list of test categories.
• Test description improvements – On the Assignments page, test descriptions are now in a separate tab on the cards for better readability.
• Added an option to define the certificate validity period in years as well as days.
• Added a new option to save an editable PDF in essay questions as a grader in the personal report.
• Essay questions with empty answers will now display a message that the candidate didn’t provide an answer instead of just having an empty space in the personal report.
• Added a new system flag to control the visibility of the “Finish section” button on sections with revisiting enabled.
• When translating questions, the advanced editor is automatically set to “right-to-left” mode for languages that use this writing direction.
• Questions with language set to a “right-to-left” language will now be displayed in “right-to-left” mode while taking a test and in the personal report.
• Added an option to select the default language for the question without adding a translation
• Added support for glass themes in the application. New default theme “GetCertified Glass” is added.

14.2

• Added an option to hide the proctoring report from candidates in the personal report.
• Added new options when importing testing sessions.
• Added a button that redirects to the single assignment page for a purchased test or training course from the purchase order page.
• When proctor responds to special accommodation request, beside test managers, creator will also be notified.
• Added the new accounting question type.
• Assign an authorized test attempt to a self-enrollment test session is now enabled on the test authorizations page.
• Added two new branching modes for linking questions.
• Autosave frequency for editable PDFs on essay questions can now be configured in the system settings.
• Added support for countries in the application, implemented dynamic tax configuration, and introduced additional options for tax ID, billing address, and terms of service on the e-commerce page, along with Jasper message reports via language bundles and corresponding updates in Stripe receipt report and the payment log.
• Added option to enable or disable CAPTCHA on the registration page.
• Added a new kind of scoring type – By grading rules. Grading rules can be added to define how many points are awarded based on the number of correct answers.
• Ability to define grading scale for each pool in Question pools report setup. This provides a performance overview on each pool.
• Added an option to import questions from pools when linking questions.
• Safe Exam Browser configurations can now be saved globally and reused in any number of sessions.
• Added phone number column to the Overall user profile information, First and most recent certificates, and Achieved certificates reports.
• The tax amount is now shown in the receipt report, Final Price field has been renamed to Order Total. In case the Dynamic tax per country is used, there will be a warning in the field instead of the price, which points out that additional tax fees may apply at the checkout phase.
• Added support for Matrix and Fill in the blanks question types in question import and export templates.
• Added the testing sessions step in the test wizard and publish the test to save test step.
• Added a permission that allows users to access report builder for tests they manage. This permission has replaced “Fully manage own tests, surveys, and training courses” permission.
• Added support for Manual and By grading rules scoring types in question import and export templates.
• Added support for branching questions when exporting pool questions.
• Added user group name, test grade, and score by pools fields to be able to export in certificates.
• Added a new report that displays all test attempts for users within a selected user group, including its subgroups.
• Added the ‘active’ field, and made the session external ID optional in the Excel file used for importing testing sessions.
• Added a new system flag that controls the visibility of answered questions per section in the “Finish test” dialog.
• The user authorized to change personal information will be able to change Current workspace on other user’s profile.
• Added user action log report for 365 days.
• Importing questions into the pool now supports adding translations.
• Question success ratio report now works on tests with sections.
• Added option to add SCORM attachments to the training course steps.
• Editing and re-importing exported questions from the pool now creates a new version instead of a completely new question.
• Moved ‘Back to my Account’ button for impersonating user under the ‘Impersonating user’ warning.
• Added new checkbox custom property type, added new text column to custom column table, and included custom user columns in the payment log report.
• Dialog for manually creating users now allow workspace assignment.

14.1

12.7

12.5

12.4

• How to Add Comments to the Questions from the Question Pools
• How to Use Operating System Compatibility Settings

12.3

12.2

• What’s New in YouTestMe 12.2

12.0

• What’s New in YouTestMe 12.0

11.3

• Question pool statistics using different comparison parameters
• An option to determine whether users will be automatically removed from the exam in case of a browser lockdown violation, or if they will be able to continue, and the violation will be noted for the test manager to review
• Option to define the duration of constant violations during a YouTestMe proctored attempt that will trigger a violation warning display and, if violations persist, lead to attempt termination

11.2

• YouTestMe certificates and credly badges integration via Zapier (Enterprise Edition only)
• Test retake fee configuration
• Users can now choose in which testing session they want to retake the test
• Allow retake only for users who failed the attempt
• Additional custom registration fields
• Test logo customization
• Option to add a survey in training step
• Share certificate as links
• Test sharing via Email
• Option to specify a limited timeframe during which candidates can retake the test after their initial attempt
• How to enable/disable case-sensitivity for usernames
• Option to generate discount coupons
• Option to export all user attempts by choosing one of the existing attempt reports
• Option to generate registration links, which enables users to automatically receive a specific role or be assigned to a group upon registration
• Fill in the blanks questions improvements – enabling automatic grading through the definition of correct answers or the assignment of weights. This includes options for case-sensitive or case-insensitive answer matching, utilization of either textual or numerical blanks with controlled decimal places, and the establishment of minimum and maximum values or specific value ranges for grading purposes
• Option to restrict testing session creation only to the user group level
• Added a table view of “User groups,” allowing the download of a list of groups, including the group’s self-enrollment link
• Option to generate training course steps with AI (Enterprise Edition only)
• Option to generate questions with AI (Enterprise Edition only)
• Possibilities to attach multiple certificates to the test and define conditions for achievement
• Require confirmation that the attachment is reviewed
• How to Auto-Mark Essay Questions with AI

11.1

• Workspaces (Enterprise Edition only)
• Option to comment on the changes applied to a test
• Configure information presented to the student on the test start
• How to control question versioning
• How to add question feedback and question difficulty to questions
• How to enable section selection
• How to create a copy of a question pool

11.0

• Option to save table column and row layouts
• Option to re-order the steps within a training course
• Option to unlock all steps in training, regardless of the test outcome
• Option to define the default landing page for each role
• Forgot username option
• Font size scaling
• Accessibility mode (Enterprise Edition only)
• Homepage widgets
• Option to move a pool with structure and questions to another one
• Option to delete multiple questions within the question pool
• Radar charts in personal reports
• Test categorization
• Payment integration for training courses
• Self-enrollment link for a groups