Audio capture with video (item type template)

The number of Content components enabled for the item type. A 'Content component' is a distinct area containing either text and images (such as the question or stem) and/or audio files.

•  Only audio files (such as MP3) can be added to Recorder or Audio above recorder components in this template. (Video files can be added to the Passage components ↓.) 
•  Response options are not part of Content components. 
•  The order of Content components in the template is the order in which they will display to candidates. 
•  Authors are required to add content to Text components, but are only required to add audio content to Audio above recorder components if the validation is enabled on the Media tab ↓. Validations are enforced upon submit, not save.

The content component label and the type of content to be provided (text or audio). The Content label acts as a header for the content section so the author knows what content to add (such as "Introduction", "Question", "Audio" "Recorder", etc.).  

•  The type indicates what type of content is allowed for that component. Text components can include text or images. Recorder components include an audio recorder for the candidate to record a response. Audio above recorder allows an audio sample in addition to the recorder to provide an audio file that candidates must listen to.
•  Only one recorder component can be used per template. You must choose either Recorder or Audio above recorder; you cannot have both or add more than one of the same recorder component.  
•  Content labels are not shown to candidates during test delivery. 

The number of Passage components enabled for the item type. In this template, passages are used to include video files. (Audio files are only allowed in Content components ↑.)  

•  A Passage component is a distinct section of content that is separate from the Content components. 
•  Passages can only be placed to the left of Content components in this template (they cannot be placed to the right, above, or below them). 
•  Authors are required to add content to Text components, but are only required to add content to Video components if the validation is enabled on the Media tab ↓. Validations are enforced upon submit, not save.

The label for the Passage component that will be displayed in Authoring, along with the type of content to be provided (text or video). Each Passage component can have a unique label.  

• The Passage label acts as a header for the passage so the author knows what content to add (e.g., "Passage", "Video", etc.).  The label is not shown to candidates during test delivery. 
• The type (Text or Video) indicates what type of content is allowed for that passage. Text components can include text or images. Video components can only include video files such as MP4.  

If desired, you can align the audio recorder to the left or right of any content components that are lower than the recorder component. For example, if you have a Recorder component and a text component named "Question" below it, you can align the recorder to the left or right of the "Question". 

• Left: the recorder is aligned to the left of any text components that are added below the recorder.  
• Right: the recorder is aligned to the right of any text components that are added below the recorder.  
• None: the recorder is aligned in the center of the page (still above any text components that are added below the recorder). 

Determines if the audio player and recorder are auto-played simultaneously. 

• Yes: Simultaneous auto-play is enabled.
• No:  Simultaneous auto-play is enabled.

The maximum number of seconds allowed for a candidate's recorded response. For example, to limit the recording length to one minute/60 seconds, you would input 60.

Determines if status indicators such as "Ready", "Recording", "Paused" and "Recording in X seconds" are shown to the candidate while they are recording their response.  

• Yes: Status indicators are displayed to candidates during recording. 
• No: Status indicators are not displayed to candidates during recording. 

Determines if candidates can plat back their last recorded attempt. 

• Yes: Candidates can listen to their recording/play it back. 
• No: Candidates cannot  listen to their recording/play it back. 

Determines if candidates can see how many recordings attempts they have used. The count is displayed below the record button. For example, "2 of 10" means the candidate has recorded two attempts of 10 allowed attempts, so 8 attempts remain. 

• Yes: Candidates see the play count below the record button.
• No: Candidates do not see the play count below the record button.

Determines if the candidate can stop the recording when they choose to. If no stop button is present, they must record for the duration set as the Maximum recording length ↑.

• Yes: A stop button is available on the audio recorder. 
• No: A stop button is not available on the audio recorder. 

Enable auto record determines if the recorder is set to automatically begin recording after a specified delay period. 

• Yes: The recorder will automatically begin recording, either after the item loads or after the audio is played if audio is included. If Simultaneous audio player and recorder ↑ is set to Yes, the recorder will automatically begin recording when the audio begins playing. 
• No: The recorder will not begin recording until the candidate clicks the record button. 

Specify delay start: Enter a number to specify how many seconds should be counted down before the automatic recording begins. 

 If Audio above recorder is the content type, audio files that are included for candidates to listen to (separate from their recorded response) will have their own settings on the Media tab ↓.

The maximum number of times that a candidate can attempt a recording, in seconds. For example, enter "20" to allow the candidate to attempt a recorded response 20 times. 

Determines which type of audio player is presented for audio samples (if an audio sample is added to the item). 

• Retro
  
• Web
  

Determines whether or not authors are required to add an audio sample file before they can submit the item. 

• Yes: Authors are required to add an audio file before submitting the item. The item can still be saved without adding a media file. 
• No: Authors are not required to add an audio file before submitting the item. 

Determines if candidates can see how many times they have played the audio sample (not their own recordings). For example, "2 of 10" means the candidate has played the audio sample two times out of ten allowed, so only eight plays remain. 

• Yes: Candidates see the play count for the audio sample.
• No: Candidates do not see the play count for the audio sample. 

Allows you to set a limit on the number of times an audio sample can be played by the candidate during test delivery.

• Yes: enforces a limit on the number of times the audio sample can be played. You must also enter a number in the Number of times playback is allowed. The number of remaining playbacks is shown on the media player, and a pop-up message is displayed if the candidate reaches the maximum number of playbacks. See exampleSee example

  
  

• No: the media can be played an unlimited number of times and no playback maximum is displayed on the media player. 

The maximum number of times the media can be played. For example, if "5" is entered candidates can only play the audio sample five times total during test delivery.   

 This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Enable playback maximum ↑.

Enables or disables auto play. 

• If Yes, the audio sample starts playing once the item is displayed.
• If No, the Play button must be clicked for the audio sample to begin playing. 

Enter the number of seconds that should pass before the audio sample is automatically played. Countdown starts from the time the item is displayed or navigated to during test delivery. 

 This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Auto play enabled ↑.

Determines whether or not authors are required to add a media file to a Media section before they can submit the item. 

• Yes: Authors are required to add a media file before submitting the item. The item can still be saved without adding a media file. 
• No: Authors are not required to add a media file before submitting the item. 

Determines where the media player is aligned on the screen (left, center, or right) during test delivery. 

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the play button on the media player.

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the pause button on the media player. 

• If Yes, the media file can be paused. When the play button is clicked after pausing, the media will continue playing from the point where it was stopped. 
• If No, the media file can only be stopped and cannot be paused. Each time the media file is stopped it will return to the beginning of the clip. 

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the stop button on the audio or video player.

If you disable the stop button, the entire media file will be played without stopping unless a pause button is enabled. 

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the volume control slider on the audio or video player.

 If No is selected, volume control is hidden and the loudest volume level will be used by default. If you plan to disable volume control, make sure to test the media clip to ensure an appropriate volume level for test delivery. 

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the loop button on the media player. 

 The loop button will not work unless a play button is also enabled.  

• If Yes, the media will continuously replay itself once the play button is clicked, unless the pause or stop button is clicked (in which case a pause or stop button must be enabled). If a playback maximum is set, the media will loop itself until the maximum number of playbacks is reached. Note: the stop button is disabled if playback maximum is set, so only a pause button can be used to manually stop looping once it is started. 
• If No, the media cannot be looped and the play button must be clicked each time the user wishes to play the media clip. 

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the progress bar on the audio or video player.

• If Yes, candidates can see how much time has elapsed or is remaining. 
• If No, candidates cannot see how much time has elapsed or is remaining.  

Allows you to set a limit on the number of times a media file can be played by the candidate during test delivery.

 If a playback maximum is set, the seek and stop functions will be disabled during test delivery. (The seek bar and stop button will not be shown on the media player.)  

• Yes: enforces a limit on the number of times the media can be played. You must also enter a number in the Number of times playback is allowed. The number of remaining playbacks is shown on the media player, and a pop-up message is displayed if the candidate reaches the maximum number of playbacks. See exampleSee example

  
  

• No: the media can be played an unlimited number of times and no playback maximum is displayed on the media player. 

 This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Enable playback maximum.

The maximum number of times the media can be played. For example, if "5" is entered candidates can only play the media five times total during test delivery.  

Enables or disables media auto play. 

• If Yes, the video or audio starts playing once the item is displayed.
• If No, the Play button must be clicked for the media to start. 

 This configuration is only shown if Yes is selected for Auto play enabled.

Enter the number of seconds that should pass before the audio or video is automatically played. Countdown starts from the time the item is displayed or navigated to during test delivery. 

 This configuration is only shown if No is selected for Enable playback maximum.

Allows users to manually move forward or backward on the media timeline by dragging a slider. 

 In order for the seek function to work, the progress bar must also be enabled. 

• If Yes, the progress bar will include a slider that users can drag back and forth along the media timeline. 
• If No, the progress bar (if enabled) will only show the time elapsed; no slider will be available.