Computer- Based Testing (CBT)

1. III. Advantages & disadvantages

1.1. (+)

1.1.1. 1. Reduced testing time: Computer-based tests are easier and more convenient to take as opposed to paper based tests.

1.1.2. 2. Increased test security: The order of the items is randomized, to provide a modest test security benefit to minimise cheating, and restriction on the use of electrical devices.

1.1.3. 3. Provide instant scoring: Upon finishing the exam, candidates are immediately given their exam results and passing status.

1.2. (-)

1.2.1. 1. Inflexibility in answers. Computers might not understand and get the answer to be true an incorrect one (gap-filling test for example)

1.2.2. 2. Lack of reliability: Computer system occasionally does not work properly and it leads to some problems such as information loss and changes.

1.2.3. 3. Teachers’ technological skills. Teachers must be skillful and competent in creating the test and fixing some issues arising during the process. If not, they have to get experts to make a test instead of doing it on their own.

2. IV. Examples

2.1. TOEFL iBT

2.2. FCE, CAE

2.3. VSTEP

2.4. APTIS

3. I. Definition

3.1. is a method used to not only administer tests on computers or workstations but deliver exams via telephones,PDAs and other electronic devices as well.

4. II. Features

4.1. present sound and motion, interact dynamically with examinees and accept respond through a variety of modes.

4.2. CBT is a method used to not only administer tests on computers or workstations but deliver exams via telephones,PDAs and other electronic devices as well.

4.3. assesses language proficiency, which can measure not just how well an examinee can read and write but also their abiliy to comprehend spoken language, speak and even converse.

4.4. measures proficiency with a software package which can allow examinees to interact directly with the software to determine or even generate their responses.

4.5. provide a science test that can allow students to design and conduct simulated experiments as a means of responding.

4.6. provide a medical certification exam that can allow examinees to interactively evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage simulated patients