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TAO

Open-source computer-based assessment platform

Learning & Courses ★ 137 stars Hard setup GPL-2.0

TAO is an open-source platform for authoring, delivering, and scoring computer-based assessments and exams. It supports the QTI standard and is used for large-scale standardized testing.

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Key features

  • QTI-compliant items
  • Secure exam delivery
  • Item authoring tools
  • Detailed result analytics

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP

Is TAO secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for TAO's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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