\nIn order to simulate the TOEFL iBT test as directed by the school I worked for, I've concluded that the best way to program it is to have it done in html and php. I would imagine VB (used by perhaps some commercial ones) or Java (the one used by ETS) are just too time consuming for me, given my lack of experience with these.\n<\/p>\n
\nBut in order to hide as much obvious indication that one is taking a simulation from a browser, I've been haunted by this fullscreen problem for days. Sure F11 would have solved it, but to have it done without any user's interference is tougher than I thought. Apparently the window.open method in javascript doesn't hide titlebars anymore in both IE and firefox browsers. If there's a way via javascript, I have yet to find one. By reading further online, I gathered that Java or flash wouldn't work either as the programmer would have to deal with disabling keyboard shortcuts or focusing issue as the applets are in a way in their own "windows".\n<\/p>\n
\nMy solution is to have Internet explorer (I can live IE in this case) opened up in Kiosk mode<\/a>. “C:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer\\IEXPLORE.EXE” –k www.cnn.com<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \nWith the commandline implemented in the shortcut, it is exactly what I wanted. The bonus is, even F11 is disabled in this -k Kiosk mode that the users wouldn't be allowed to get out of the fullscreen at will, unless they Alt-F4 to close it.\n<\/p>\n \nSo two, but minor issues remain:\n<\/p>\n \n1. It's users are limited in certain way. I would have to create shortcuts on every stations.\n<\/p>\n \n2. Only IE can do this and I'm not sure up to which versions.\n<\/p>\n \nNevertheless, I can move on to the next stage in this project...boy, I've spent too much time on this...whatever little dissatisfaction I still have has to do with wanting to have this done by scripts and codes still for universal usability's sake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In order to simulate the TOEFL iBT test as directed by the school I worked for, I've concluded that the best way to program it is to have it done in html and php. I would imagine VB (used by … Continue reading