Learn more about the Print and Scan add-on, provided by Ecobit.
Print and Scan is an add-on that can only be used with an Ecobit licence and after activation by Cirrus. Submit a request via our customer portal for more information.
As described, assessments and answer forms (OMR sheets) can be printed. Without the add-on, all results must be marked outside Cirrus, interrupting the end-to-end online process.
Ecobit's scanning software enables scanning of completed answer forms and importing the results back into Cirrus, where they are automatically scored and visible in Reports.
Print and scan: step by step
| Steps | Action | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Step 0 | Set up processing software by Ecobit and configure in Cirrus | By Ecobit and Cirrus |
| Step 1 | Create an assessment with print enabled | See article |
| Step 2 | Create a schedule | See article |
| Step 3 | Activate the schedule | See article |
| Step 4 | Download the answer form (OMR sheet) and exam paper | See article |
| Step 5 | Hand out the exam paper and answer form to each candidate | Every exam paper and answer form can be unique per candidate |
| Step 6 | Collect the answer forms | |
| Step 7 | Scan the answer forms using Ecobit's scanning software | Instructions provided by Ecobit |
| Step 8 | Results available in Cirrus reporting | See article |
User ID and organisation ID
Two important elements for using Print and Scan correctly:
- Candidate number on the sheet = User ID in Cirrus — candidates are matched with Cirrus accounts based on the candidate number entered on the answer sheet.
- Centre Number = Organisation ID in Hierarchy in Cirrus — each hierarchy in Cirrus can optionally have an Organisation ID. This is mandatory for Print and Scan and must be added in Cirrus (see image below). This is a one-time setup: go to Admin → Hierarchies → Edit hierarchy. Ensure the correct ID is also printed on the answer sheet so Cirrus can process scanned scripts correctly.
Frequently asked questions
- How many questions can be used in a print version?
Each answer form consists of two pages with 60 questions each.
- How do you know which answer form and exam paper to hand out to which candidate?
Each question paper shows the candidate name and ID.
- What are the requirements for the scanner?
A standard commercial scanner can be used. Ensure the answer form is scanned in black and white at 300 dpi.
- Can a pen be used?
All instructions are provided on the answer sheet.
- What information does the QR code contain?
ScanExamId — unique ID for Ecobit and Cirrus communication
Candidate number — the User ID of the candidate in Cirrus
centreNumber — the Organisation ID from the attached hierarchy
All three fields are required for Ecobit to return results to Cirrus.