COMPUTER-BASED TEST
S I M E O N A Y O A D E A D E D O K U N
B E N E F I T S O F C B T, C B T E N V I R O N M E N T A N D Q U E S T I O N S
HELP TO CBT CANDIDATES & INSTRUCTORS
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMSCOMPUTER, ASSESSMENT AND CBT
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WHAT IS COMPUTER?
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ComputerComputer is an electronic programmable machine foraccepting, storing and processing data. Typically,computer performs four basic operations: it acceptsdata, processes/manipulates the data, outputsinformation, and stores data and information.
Computer is designed to perform human-orientedtasks faster and easily with the help of applicationsoftware.
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WHAT IS ASSESSMENT?
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Assessment or TestAssessment or test is a way of discovering (usually byquestions or practical activities), judging anddocumenting (usually in measurable terms) whatsomeone knows or can do based on predefinedbehavioural objectives. It is a process of measuringsomeone’s knowledge, skill, attitudes and beliefs.
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WHAT IS CBT?
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COMPUTER-BASED TEST (CBT)BY SIMEON AYOADE ADEDOKUN
Computer-Based Test (CBT)CBT is any form of assessment or evaluation(formative or summative assessment) that isconducted electronically with the use of informationtechnology. CBT may be conducted on a stand-alonecomputer or on a computer network (over an intranetor the Internet).
CBT, unlike Paper-Based Test (PBT), is a form ofelectronic assessment, whose conduct and gradingrequires little or no human effort.
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Benefits of CBTExamination conduct with computer has advantagesover the traditional Paper-Based Test (PBT) method,ranging from improved efficiency to cost-effectiveness. The benefits include:
Faster scoring, reporting, and access to results. Accuracy, consistency and reliability of results. It
provides uniformly precise scores for test-takers. Test-takers can edit their answers on screen during
the exam without wasting ink or paper.
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Benefits of CBT Cont’d The test is easy to understand and the timer and hint
functions [in some exams] allow test-takers to getthe best from their exam performance.
In some listening tests, the use of headphones forthe listening elements of tests mean that examineescan adjust the volume to suit individual needs.
Examiners and examinees don’t need ink and paper,so it saves cost.
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CBT Question TypesTYPES OF QUESTIONS IN A CBT
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CBT Question TypesMultiple choice objective questions are common inmost Computer-Based Assessments, but computercan also be used to assess candidates using someother advanced types of questions such as:
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Subjective and Fill in the Blank Click on Hot Area
Build List and Reorder Point and Shoot
Case Study Based Questions Select and Place (Drag and Drop
Create a Tree
CBT Skills & ToolsSKILLS AND TOOLS REQUIRED TO WRITE CBT
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CBT Skills & ToolsYou need writing skill and writing materials to write aPaper-Based Test (PBT); to write a Computer-BasedTest, all you need is a basic digital literacy skill tohandle some computer peripherals includingcomputer keyboard, mouse, and earphone [in listeningtests].
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CBT EnvironmentTHE ORGANIZATION OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST
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COMPUTER ROOM – Sample 1
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COMPUTER ROOM – Sample 2
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Question InterfaceHOW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ORGANIZED
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HANDLING COMMON CHALLENGES
COMMON CHALLENGES DURING CBT & HOW TO HANDLE THEM
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Handling Common Challenges Exam Tension – just don’t be worried, be
courageous. Anxiety cannot do you any good, it willonly fail you.
Lack of understanding of computer operations –acquire basic skills before you go into exam hall.
Failure of the computer or some of its peripherals,such as the keyboard and mouse – report to thetechnician in the exam hall or the invigilator withoutfear.
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ConclusionCBT is an easy and a quicker way of assessingcandidates’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs.Proficiency in writing Computer-Based Tests onlyrequires basic computer literacy skill which manycandidates fail to acquire before entering exam hall.
To pass any exam, including CBT, preparation,courage and attention to details of instructions arecrucial. Therefore, learn and prepare with courage!
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THANK YOU!
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