+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This edited VENDINFO Product Information File contains only | | readable text. The complete VENDINFO Product Information File | | under the name VENDINFO.DIZ is contained in the TRUEMCxx.ZIP file. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ===== Product Information ============================== Product: True Multiple-Choice Test-Generator and Test Tutor Version: 4.02 Version Date: 29-Jan-1997 Product Type: Software Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details): Trialware, freely distributable by all channels Product Description: Quickly write questions with a full screen editor. Use BIG TYPE with groups and visually limited. Print tests. Review at five levels of thinking. Test with diagnostic record of knowledge and judgment. Convert student authored review files into instructional files and class tests. Instructions and sample data are built in. Stand alone and networked. Dr. Richard A. Hart, Consultant Reason for version: Ready for network and a few bugs. Category: Education; Teachers, Trainers, and Students Keywords: True Multiple-Choice Test Generator Study Skills Authentic Assessment TQM CQI Required Packages: TRUEMC40 This Package: TRUEMC40 License Fee: 59.95 (U.S. Dollars) Required Configuration Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT)) Clock Speed: 16 MHz Minimum OS: Windows 3.1 Standard RAM: 2000K Hard Drive Space: 600K Req'd Software: VBRUN300.DLL Orders: Address: Nine-Patch Software Box 161 Maryville, MO 64468-0161 USA Phone: 816-582-7780 FAX: 816-582-8589 CompuServe: 71222,3565 Internet: INTERNET:71222.3565@compuserve.com Support: Address: Nine-Patch Software Box 161 Maryville, MO 64468-0161 USA Phone: 816-582-7780 FAX: 816-582-8589 CompuServe: 71222,3565 Internet: INTERNET:71222.3565@compuserve.com ===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================ Welcome to True Multiple-Choice, an application of scoring by knowledge and judgment (quantity and quality) as well as the traditional (answer all and rank for a grade). The contents of this file are also accessed by clicking the DESCRIPTION button on the OTHER USEFUL STUFF menu. Also with Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 use Notepad to read files ending in .TXT and .FIL. TXT files are part of the program. FIL files are working files that can be deleted when you are finished with them. ===== Packing List ===================================== This package contained the following program files: Filename Description DESCRIPT.TXT This file. FACTS .TXT Short introduction for beginners. MANUAL .TXT Detailed instructions for advanced usage. ORDER .TXT Order form for single use and site licenses. TRUEHEAD.TXT Test heading for scoring by knowledge and judgment. TRUEHEAD.INI A simple test heading for traditional scoring. TRUENOTE.INI Permanent note pad for the question editor. TRUEMC .EXE Click TRUEMC.EXE or its icon to run program. EQPGRAPH.INI Practice progress graph background. EQTGRAPH.INI Test progress graph background. SCIMAT4 .IQF Scientific Literacy, the atom. SFAA4 .IQF Science Literacy, the physical setting. NWCHEM1 .IQF Chemistry, balancing equations, college. CHEM63 .IQF Chemistry, balancing equations, high school. EQCHAP10.IQF General Science, force and work, high school. EQCHAP12.IQF General Science, electricity, high school. ESAMOD1 .IQF Entomology, introduction, ESA Module 1. SGW1QST .RQF Biology, methods and concepts, college. MODRIV1 .IQF Missouri Driver's License, roads and signs. ===== Installation ===================================== A. Insert-and-run disk. 1. Click TRUEMC.EXE, installed on the disk, to run. 2. A license key is needed to reset counters and to extend use beyond the trial period. B. Zipped file or disk. 1. Enter PKUNZIP TRUEMC40.ZIP to expand file. 2. Click SETUP.EXE to install program files. The file VBRUN300.DLL must be in your path or copy it to the file in which True-Multiple Choice is installed. This DLL file is part of Windows. If missing, it can be downloaded as VBRUN3.ZIP. Search with VBRUN3*. Click the icon or enter TRUEMC to run (from within the subdirectory or active disk drive). The virus checking routine must be able to find TRUEMC.EXE. ===== Site License Price Table ========================= The General Education Site License fees given below are based on a single use license fee of $59.95. Number at Site X Site Multiplier: _____ x $_____ = _____ 4 x $30 9 x $20 16 x $15 25 x $12 36 x $10 49 x $9 64 x $8 81 x $7 100 x $6 144 x $5 A general site is any group that has a sense of relatedness or identity and can be given a license name. All members do not have to be in one physical location. Site licenses are available by the number of persons, or computer stations, or size of network. A site license can be purchased for all or for each use. The site manager receives the master copy and makes the required number of copies available to the site including any backup copies. The site manager is the site contact person, the communication link, between users and Nine-Patch Software. ===== Warranty ========================================= WARRANTY Users of True Multiple-Choice must accept this disclaimer of warranty: True Multiple-Choice is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of True Multiple-Choice. "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536." ===== License for Use and Distribution ================= TRIAL USE LICENSE True Multiple-Choice is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by Nine-Patch Software. This software and accompanying documentation are protected by United States copyright law and also by international treaty provisions. Nine-Patch Software grants you a limited license to use this software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed sixty days. If you want to continue using this software after the sixty-day evaluation period, you must purchase a license from Nine-Patch Software. You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Nine-Patch Software. REGISTERED USE LICENSE Two types of license extend use beyond 60 days: Single-Use: to one computer or one person for this version forever. Site: to a group of computers or of persons, as a classroom, building, department or of persons who can be grouped and labeled by their related activities or organization. The advantages of group licenses are their lower cost over single-use licenses and the reduction of copyright violations. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If not satified, the license fee will be returned (less any agent or processing fees) upon receipt of (1) the master disk that was ordered by the licensee directly from Nine-Patch Software and (2) a statement the program has been deleted. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE Anyone may distribute True Multiple-Choice, completely unaltered, without further permission; for other cases or to distribute in modified form, you must consult the attached data record, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby authorized. Permission to distribute the True Multiple-Choice package is not transferable, assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this limited distribution license. Nine-Patch Software may revoke any permissions granted here, by notifying you in writing. 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