
			    READ_ME.TXT
  
			True Multiple Choice 


1.  Insert-and-Run Disk.

    a.  Click on TRUEMC.EXE
    
    b.  To locate and manage files, please read on.

2.  Directories and Subdirectories.

    a.  TRUEMC is the program root directory.  It contains
	all parts of the program and several sample test
	files after you unzip and run SETUP.EXE.  On the
	first run of the program, it will then create four
	subdirectories and copy the sample test files to
	the TESTS subdirectory.
	 
    b.  TRUEMC\TESTS contains the sample unformatted test
	files.  It also receives all of your new, edited,
	and pooled unformatted files.  These files show in
	the Test Menu selection box.

    c.  TRUEMC\PRINTOUT receives all text files created
	by formatting questions for a paper test or for
	transfer to True Competency Test.

	True Multiple-Choice creates test files best viewed 
	with Courier, size 12, 10 charcters/inch.  Single 
	column tests have 1/2 inch left and right margins.  
	Double column tests have one inch margins.

        See THEMAP.WRI for a one page summary of the file
        and directory structure for True Multiple-Choice,
        True Competency Test and Convert.

    d.  TRUEMC\SCORES receives test scores and individual
	diagnostic graphs and charts. 

    e.  TRUEMC\IADATA receives a question index that shows
        where each question and it's answers landed when
        multiple-versions are made of a test.  It can be
        used to relate the item analysis data for each 
        version of the test.

3.  VBRUN300.DLL:

    a. On insert-and-run disks:  This runtime file, 
       VBRUN300.DLL, is included to insure the program will 
       run.  If your computer has a copy of VBRUN300.DLL, 
       and it is in a usable path, you can deactivate this 
       disk copy.  Rename VBRUN300.DLL to VBRUN300.DL_ on 
       this disk.  Then your computer will use its own 
       copy.  This saves loading time when starting the 
       program.  

    b. In a downloadable program file:  The runtime file 
       may not be included.  If the file is needed, it can
       be downloaded as VBRUN3.ZIP.  Copy it to the TRUEMC
       directory.

4.  Virus/Alteration Detection:

    Because this program can run from a floppy disk, it 
    contains routines to detect a virus or an alteration of 
    control and critical files.  

5.  Test Instruction Heading:

    TrueHead.INI contains a sample test heading. 
    TrueHead.Txt contains the test heading used when 
    scoring by knowledge and judgment.  The test grader 
    program, TRUE SCORE, uses these same instructions to 
    score paper tests both in the traditional way (answer 
    all items) and scoring by knowledge and judgment 
    (select items to report what you know and can
    reason with confidence).  Use them as models for your 
    own test instructions.

6.  For Assistance:

    FAX:         660-582-8589   
    Voice:       660-582-7780   
    CompuServe:  71222,3565
    Email:       support@nine-patch.com
    WWW:         http://www.nine-patch.com
    Mail:        Nine-Patch Software, Box 161, Maryville,
		 MO 64468-0161

