A method, program and system for administering tests in a distributed data
processing network are provided by the present invention. The invention
includes combining predetermined test content and multimedia support
material into a single encrypted test file. The multimedia support may
include visual and audio files for presenting test questions. The
invention then exports the encrypted test file to at least one remote
test location. The test locations import and decrypt the encrypted test
file and load the test content and multimedia support material into a
local database. The test is administered on a plurality of client
workstations at the testing location, wherein the test may include audio
questions and verbal responses by participants. During the course of
testing biometric data about test participants is recorded and associated
with the test files and participant identification. After the test is
completed, the invention combines the completed test results, including
verbal responses and biometric data, into a single encrypted results file
and exports the encrypted results file to a remote evaluation location.
The evaluation location imports and decrypts the encrypted results file
and loads the test results into a local database for grading.