Organization of This User Guide

This guide contains the following sections:

Overview of the Test Information Distribution Engine includes a description of Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) features and provides an overview of user roles and permissions.

Accessing TIDE describes how to activate your account for TIDE (and other CAI systems you are authorized to access), how to log in, and log out.

Understanding the User Interface describes the main approach for TIDE's interface, navigation within the system, main user interface elements, and global features available throughout the system.

Preparing for Testing describes the activities you can perform in preparation for testing, including adding/uploading users and students, editing/uploading rosters, and ordering test materials (if necessary).

Administering Tests describes the activities you can perform while testing is underway, including printing test tickets for students (not applicable for FAA), requesting test invalidations (if necessary), and monitoring test progress.

After Testing describes the activities you can perform post-testing, including viewing secure material tracking reports and test completion rates.