                               README.TXT

A. Unzip trsc2nnn.zip and click SetUp to place the following files into      one folder, trusc2, for example (NO SPACES in path or folder names).*

   pad_file.xml   Program distribution and description
   README.TXT     This file.
   DPOpt1.doc     List of program options and input items.
   DPOpt2.txt     (as above, Courier New, size 12)
   AT-RISK1.doc   Style sheet for student performance tracking.
   AT-RISK2.txt   (as above, Courier New, size 10)
   trsc2nnn.exe   Click to run True Score 2.
   Truescor.ini   Saves default and your program options.
   CustomS.ini    Customizes your choice of word processor.
   206a.ans       Sample answer file (first version of test).
   206a.iai       Sample item analysis index file.
   206b.ans       Second sample answer file (second version of test).
   206b.iai       Second item analysis index file.

*  msvbvm50.dll   A Microsoft Visual Basic virtual machine, version 5, 
                  runtime file that should be in your computer.  If not
                  present, download from www.simtel.com | VB Runtimes |
                  Msvbvm50.exe, 969 KB.  This self-extracting .exe file
                  will install the .dll file.  

B. Test Drive True Score 2.

   1. Click on trsc2nnn.exe or on shortcut to this file.
   2. Demos.  One answer file, checked.  Click OK.
   3. Select 206a.ans.  Click (3) Process. 
   4. On Customize Test Report, click OK, for default values.
   5. You have just finished the scoring and analysis of a test.
   6. Double click 206a.ans to view answer data and comments.*
   7. Double click 206a.doc to view finished report.*
   8. Double click 206a.iai to view an item analysis index.**

*  This is set for WordPad as it generally displays files accurately on  
   all Windows computers. To use your favorite word processor, adjust 
   its path in CustomS.ini.

** An item analysis index file is needed to recombine multiple version
   tests back into one single analysis only if you want the mark options
   for all versions placed in one tally.  True Test Writer 2
   automatically creates the item analysis index files.

C. Score and analyze your own answer data.

   True Score 2 automatically creates three folders:

   1. ANSWERS  Copy your answer data to this folder.
   2. IAINDEX  Copy your IAI data to this folder (if needed).
   3. RESULTS  Your results will appear in this folder. 
