Can test banks in Respondus format be converted to other test bank formats, or vice versa?
Yes. There are several ways to convert files to/from Respondus format. First, the standard version of Respondus lets you import or export questions in MS Word format (as well as text and rich text) – the Respondus User Guide explains this process. Second, Respondus can download exams or question pools that may already be available in Blackboard, Desire2Learn, eCollege, Moodle, or an IMS-QTI compatible format. Third, the developers at Respondus Inc. can create a custom tool to allow a publisher to import/export Respondus files to/from a specified format, such as a legacy system. Fourth, if a publisher has a large number of files to be converted to Respondus format, Respondus Inc. can provide conversion services to assist in this process. (Please note that there are additional costs associated with custom software development and conversion services.