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+# Online Exam Application
+
+Welcome to the Online Exam Application project! This application is designed to help educators and institutions conduct exams online, making the process more convenient and efficient, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. This README file provides essential information about the project, its setup, and usage.
+
+## Introduction
+
+Conducting exams offline can be overwhelming, especially during unforeseen circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This Online Exam Application is designed to offer an alternative solution for conducting exams in a hassle-free online environment. The project is developed using Android Studio, Java, XML for the user interface, Firebase for authentication, and a real-time database to store and manage exam-related data.
+
+## Features
+
+1. **User Authentication**: Users can create accounts, log in, and reset passwords securely using Firebase authentication.
+
+2. **Real-time Exam Management**: Educators can create and manage exams, add questions, set timers, and publish them for students to access.
+
+3. **Exam Taking**: Students can view and take exams within the given time frame, and their responses are automatically saved and submitted when the timer expires.
+
+4. **Scoring**: The application can automatically grade multiple-choice questions and provide results to students upon completion.
+
+5. **Data Security**: All user data and exam information are securely stored in a Firebase real-time database.
+
+6. **User-Friendly Interface**: The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly for both educators and students.
+
+## Requirements
+
+To set up and use this Online Exam Application, you will need the following tools and languages:
+
+- **Android Studio**: To develop and run the Android application.
+- **Java**: For the application's backend logic.
+- **XML**: For designing the user interface.
+- **Android Emulator**: To test the application on a virtual device.
+- **Firebase Authentication**: To handle user authentication securely.
+- **Firebase Real-time Database**: To store and manage exam-related data.
+
+## Setup
+
+Follow these steps to set up the Online Exam Application on your local development environment:
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/online-exam-application.git
+   ```
+
+2. **Open in Android Studio**:
+
+   - Launch Android Studio.
+   - Open the project by selecting the cloned directory.
+
+3. **Configure Firebase**:
+
+   - Create a Firebase project on the [Firebase Console](https://console.firebase.google.com/).
+   - Set up Firebase Authentication and Real-time Database for the project.
+   - Download the `google-services.json` file and place it in the `app` directory of the project.
+
+4. **Build and Run**:
+
+   - Build the project and run it on an Android Emulator or a physical device.
+
+5. **Customization**:
+
+   - You can customize the application's appearance and functionality as needed by modifying the Java and XML code.
+
+## Usage
+
+Once you have set up the Online Exam Application, you can start using it for conducting exams online. Here are some basic instructions for usage:
+
+1. **User Registration and Login**:
+
+   - Users need to register for an account or log in using their credentials.
+
+
+2. **Take Exams**:
+
+   - Students can access and take exams within the provided time frame.
+
+3. **View Results**:
+
+   - After completing an exam, students can view their results.
+
+4. **Data Management**:
+
+   - All exam-related data is securely stored in the Firebase real-time database.