Definition

A Computer-Based Testing (CBT), also known as Computer-Based Assessment (CBA), e-assessment, computerized testing and computer-administered testing, is a method of administering tests in which the responses are electronically recorded, assessed, or both. As the name implies, Computer-Based Testing makes use of a computer or an equivalent electronic device such as a cell phone or tablet. CBT systems enable educators and trainers to author, schedule, deliver, and report on surveys, quizzes, tests and exams. Computer-Based Testing may be a stand-alone system or a part of a virtual learning environment, possibly accessed via the World Wide Web.

Benefit

CBT is becoming widely used. It has many advantages over traditional (paper-based) assessment. The advantages include:

• lower long-term costs
• instant feedback to students
• greater flexibility with respect to location and timing
• improved reliability (machine marking is much more reliable than human marking)
• improved impartiality (machine marking does not 'know' the students so does not favour nor make allowances for minor errors)
• greater storage efficiency - tens of thousands of answer scripts can be stored on a server compared to the physical space required for paper scripts
• enhanced question styles which incorporate interactivity and multimedia

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Case study

Unilag
The issues:
Curbe exam malpractice and handling a large number of candidate (48,000 student )
Outcome
CBT helped to reduce noticeably exam malpractice and we were able to handle the full process of exam in 10 days