Whether you're new to TAO or setting up a new environment, understanding the overall workflow will help you get up and running more quickly. This section introduces the key concepts and resources you'll need before you begin creating assessments.
The articles in this chapter provide an overview of the complete assessment lifecycle from authoring items and assembling tests to delivering assessments and reviewing results - along with practical guidance for configuring your environment and personal settings.
In this chapter, you'll find:
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First steps: A guided starting point that links to the essential User Guide articles needed to begin working with TAO.
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TAO: Full workflow overview: An overview of the complete assessment workflow, explaining how content moves from authoring through delivery, scoring, and reporting.
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How to update personal settings: Learn how to manage your user profile and personal preferences.
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Installing and managing TAO Community Edition: Guidance for installing, configuring, and maintaining the open-source Community Edition of TAO for evaluation, development, or self-hosted deployments.