Interrupt session at configed time

[Kevin Hamilton]

I am working on a testing/quizzing program where I will present one
question at a time. However, I want to set a time limit for the test
so that no matter what question the student is on, the test will end
and redirect to a score page.

Does php have the ability to provide this? My host doesn't support
pcntl_alarm() so I need another mechanism.

Maybe an all php environment isn't the right solution? Should I be
looking at other solutions?

I would prefer server side control to minimize browser/machine
dependencies.

Any pointers to snippets would be greatly appreciated.

[CNerd2025]

Re: Interrupt session at configed time

Try looking at session variables. Sessions are king in PHP. Also, try
saving in a variable the start time and then add the testing time to
it. Then when the appointed time comes, just feed the client a header.
You probably will need PHP and JavaScript to accomplish this. There are
numerous other ways to solve this problem, but I think you have the
right idea.