SIMEXAMS LEARNSOFTMAX (LAAS) - LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE GUIDE

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SimExams’ Learning and Assessment Software (called LAAS or LearnSoftMax) integrates four core engines authoring, content, assessment, and learning into a unified system. It allows multiple educators to collaboratively build a central question & lesson database, and provides candidates a seamless experience for learning and taking exams. 
It also supports video-conferencing (via a built-in “Collab” engine using Jitsi) for live student-teacher interaction. 

KEY FEATURES

  1. Author Engine

    • Multiple authors can work on a single centralized database. 

    • Bulk import/export of questions and candidate lists via Excel/CSV. 

    • Full backup and restore functionality. 

    • Exam configuration options: time, question randomization, bookmarking, etc. 

  2. Content Engine (Lessons)

    • Organize content by subject → topic → subtopic hierarchy. 

    • Supports a variety of lesson formats: HTML, text, PDF, Office docs, video, audio, multimedia, and URLs. 

    • Export lessons for offline distribution; you can password-protect exported files. 

  3. Assessment & Exam Engine

    • Exam modes:

      • Learn Mode: Interactive learning with flashcards, correct answers, and explanations. 

      • Exam Mode: Simulated exam environment with time limits, no help. 

      • Review Mode: Review saved exam results, including answers selected, correct answers, and explanations.

    • Customizable UI: font size, day/night (light/dark) themes. 

    • Exam timer control: administrators can allow pausing the timer, bookmarking questions, etc. 

    • Result export: Candidates can export their results (questions, chosen answers, explanations) to PDF. 

    • Remote proctoring: Includes live image capturing, geo-location tracking for online exams. 

  4. Reporting & Analytics

    • Scorecards with topic-wise breakdown. 

    • Time-analysis to see how much time was spent on each question. 

    • Screen recording (if enabled) for online exams. 

    • Monitor student locations during online exams. 

  5. Collab (Video Conferencing)

    • Built-in video conference meetings using Jitsi. Administrators can start meetings with students. 

    • Useful for remote classes, live discussions, or proctored group sessions.

  6. Paper-Pen Exam (PPE) Support

    • Import question papers into LAAS.

    • Monitor paper-pen exams with image casting, geolocation, and screen capture. 

    • Candidates upload scanned answer sheets after finishing. 

    • Review and correct answer sheets via the software. 

  7. Customization & Branding

    • Use your institution’s logo throughout the interface and on reports. 

    • For enterprise edition: host on your own server with your database. 

  8. Platform & Licensing

    • Supported on Windows, Android, iOS. 

    • Two Editions:

      • Standard Edition: Single-license. 

      • Enterprise Edition: Requires own server, supports branding, multiple licences (20 included). 

    • Server requirements for Enterprise: PHP ≥ 7.4, MySQL ≥ 5.6 or MariaDB ≥ 10.1. 

STRENGTHS

  • All-in-one solution: Combines lesson delivery + assessment + learning + authoring.

  • Collaboration: Multiple authors can work together easily.

  • Rich question-type support, including interactive formats.

  • Good proctoring capabilities (geo tracking, image capture).

  • Flexibility: Offline exams, paper-pen integration, and branding.

  • Cross-platform: Works on desktops and mobile devices.

  • Scalable for institutions: Enterprise version supports self-hosting + multiple users.

  • Walkthrough videos

  • Product flowchart

LIMITATIONS

  • Enterprise setup requires server infrastructure and technical expertise.

  • For very large institutions, managing many users/authors could become complex.

  • Proctoring features depend on correct configuration; misuse could risk security.

  • Paper-pen exams require uploading scans adds manual work.

  • Mobile version may lack some advanced reporting capabilities (depending on platform).

CONCLUSION
SimExams’ LAAS (LearnSoftMax) is a versatile and powerful learning-management + assessment tool. It’s ideal for educational institutes, certification bodies, or training organisations looking to host both learning content and exams in one system. With its strong mix of authoring, proctoring, content delivery, and analysis, LAAS provides a robust solution for both online and offline assessments.

AUTHOR BIO
This article is written by a tech reviewer and e-learning specialist with experience in assessment platforms and educational software, focusing on features that matter to both administrators and learners.

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