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Official Documentation & Admin Guide

goCBT Assessment Engine
Fast. Secure. 100% Offline.

A professional-grade, self-contained examination engine developed by DigiTrenz Technologies. Built for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions to conduct assessments with zero cloud dependencies or internet anxiety.

http://localhost/goCBT/admin
goCBT Admin Dashboard
Module 1.1 & 1.2

What is goCBT?

Unlike traditional online platforms that depend on cloud servers and active internet connectivity, goCBT is bundled with an integrated local server environment. Create, administer, and grade exams efficiently on local laboratory networks.

1-Click Standalone Deployment

Comes with an all-in-one installation package that sets up the local server environment automatically without complex server configurations.

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100% Offline Capable

Operates seamlessly over local LAN/Wi-Fi or standalone systems. Zero internet requirement eliminates network latency and connectivity anxiety during exams.

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Intuitive Interfaces

Clean, distraction-free administrative and student examination portals that require minimal technical training for staff and candidates.

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Secure Examination Rules

Built-in safeguards manage strict timer logic, prevent unauthorized page-refresh hacks, and enforce secure answer submissions.

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Comprehensive End-to-End Solution

Handles the full institutional lifecycle: from class/subject architecting and batch user import to automated marking, score breakdown, and exportable result sheets.

Module 2.1

Installation & Deployment

Choose between standalone setup or the custom pre-bundled XAMPP installer stack.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 10 / 11 or Windows Server 2016+

Memory (RAM)

Minimum 4GB (8GB recommended for lab host servers)

Storage

800MB free space for engine + space for question banks

Networking

Local Ethernet LAN connection or offline Wi-Fi Router

Step-by-Step Installation Process

  1. 1

    Download Package

    Download the goCBT_Setup.exe installer package from DigiTrenz.com.

  2. 2

    Run Administrator Privileges

    Right-click the installer executable and select Run as Administrator.

  3. 3

    Target Directory

    Keep the optimized default directory path as C:\xampp and click Next.

  4. 4

    Desktop Shortcut & Extract

    Check "Create Desktop Shortcut", click Install, wait for extraction, and click Finish.

Module 2.1 (Part 4) & 2.2

First-Time Setup, Activation & School Branding

Phase 1

Activation Wizard

  • Select FRESH SETUP and click RUN AUTO-INSTALLER.
  • Copy the generated System License Key and send it to digitrenztech@gmail.com.
  • Upload your authorized license.key file on the activation page to unlock the core software.
Phase 2

Super-Admin Account

  • Enter the Full Name of the primary institutional administrator.
  • Enter the official administrative email address.
  • Create a secure master password and click Initialize System.
Phase 3

Branding & Sessions

  • Go to ADMINISTRATION → Session Manager. Define active session (e.g. 2025/2026) and term. Check 'Set Active Now'.
  • Go to Settings to upload your official School Logo, name, and address. These auto-populate across result sheets and student test portals.
Module 2.3

Multi-Tier Role Hierarchy

goCBT enforces strict permission boundaries to secure system settings and assessment banks.

Layer 1

Admin Layer

Super-Admin (Max 2 Slots): Holds absolute privileges across system parameters, session manager, user audits, and registry.

Sub-Admin (2 Slots): Broad management over subjects and exams, excluding system configuration & session manager.

Layer 2

Faculty (Teacher)

Teachers build objective and theory question banks for their assigned subjects. They manage student scores, inspect evaluation metrics, and publish results subject to administrative toggles.

Layer 3

Student (End-User)

Candidates securely log in using unique admission numbers to take scheduled timed assessments, view real-time score summaries, and engage with practice modes when toggled on.

Module 3.0 & 3.1

Academic Architecture & Onboarding

Grade & Subject Architecting

1. Creating Classes / Grades

Navigate to Manage Classes. Under the Grade Architect, enter your grade levels (e.g., JSS 1, SS 2). Note down the assigned Class ID generated under Existing Grades for student imports.

2. Creating & Linking Subjects

Navigate to Manage Subject. Create subjects individually or use Multi-Select from Catalogue for bulk creation. Link created subjects directly to grade levels.

User Import Methods

Bulk Student CSV Import

Under Manage Users → Student → Batch Import, download the CSV template. Fill columns: Admission Number, First Name, Last Name, Class ID and re-upload.

Bulk Teacher Upload & Allocation

Upload a CSV formatted with Name, Login ID, Password. Once imported, click Manage next to each teacher to assign their subjects across relevant grade levels.

Module 4.0 & 4.1

Exam Architect: 4 Question Upload Methods

Build objective exams seamlessly using direct inputs, Word documents, CSV parsing, or mass text strings.

Method 1

Direct Container Input

Type or paste questions, options, and explanations directly into individual question containers on screen. Manually toggle the correct answer key.

Best for: Fine-tuning & adding individual questions
RECOMMENDED
Method 2

Paste Docs Button

Copy questions directly from Microsoft Word in a clean vertical layout. Strict formatting rule: the answer line must be formatted as Answer: D (no space before colon, space after colon).

Best for: Fastest bulk upload from Word files
Method 3

CSV Bulk Upload

Upload hundreds of questions simultaneously by parsing a Comma-Separated Values file. Download the CSV template directly from the interface to ensure column alignment.

Best for: Large question banks & standardized data
Method 4

Mass Text Paste String

Rapid text-entry method where questions, answer choices, and correct keys are kept in structured text sequences separated by vertical bars (|).

Best for: Plaintext power-users