QSM / Quiz And Survey Master Advanced Timer

Description

The Advanced Timer add-on adds a configurable timer engine to Quiz And Survey Master, with countdown options, count-up, start on a specific page, and pause by the participant. It’s designed for anyone running practice exams, online tests, and commercial surveys in schools, e-learning courses, and HR teams that need to measure and limit the time for each respondent, tying scoring rules to response speed.

Key Features of the Advanced Timer

• Configurable start by page
  Sets which page of the quiz the timer starts counting on, not right at the opening.
• Countdown or count-up mode
  Switches between countdown (time remaining) and count-up (time spent) depending on the assessment type.
• Pause and resume button
  Lets the respondent stop, resume counting, or submit answers immediately.
• 90% time warning
  Shows a customizable message when the timer is nearing the end, alerting the participant.
• Speed-based scoring
  Applies point multipliers based on completion time, rewarding those who respond faster.

Benefits of the Advanced Timer

• Tests with fair timing
  Ensures the same execution window for all respondents in the same quiz.
• Pressure without external scripts
  Eliminates the need for improvised timers in JavaScript or parallel plugins to create urgency.
• More completions in marketing quizzes
  The visible countdown tends to reduce drop-off and increase completion rates.
• Performance-based ranking
  Separates fast respondents from slower ones, useful for awards and selection processes.

Who Is the Advanced Timer For?

• Schools, prep courses, and e-learning platforms that run practice exams and timed tests using Quiz And Survey Master.
• HR teams that run selection tests, workshops, and time-limited assessments for each candidate.
• Anyone creating marketing quizzes and wants to add visual urgency to the form to capture more qualified leads.

How to Download the Advanced Timer

The Advanced Timer is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the file, and activate it. With Quiz And Survey Master already active, the timer settings will appear on the edit screen of each quiz.

Designed for people using Quiz And Survey Master in scenarios where time is part of the rules of the game, this add-on removes the need for external scripts or improvised counters. The combination of a persistent timer, speed-based scoring, and warning messages turns simple quizzes into objective execution tests, useful for simulated entrance exams, selection processes, and lead-capture campaigns.

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