Online examination is conducting a test online to measure the knowledge of the participants on a given topic. In the olden days, everybody had to gather in a classroom at the same time to take an exam. With online examination students can do the exam online, in their own time, with their own device, regardless of where they live. You only need a browser and an internet connection.
Online examinations, sometimes referred as e-examinations, are the examinations conducted through the internet or in an intranet (if within the Organization) for a remote candidate(s). Most of the examinations issue results as the candidate finish the examination, when there is an answer processing module also included with the system.
They can be used to efficiently evaluate the candidate thoroughly through a fully automated system that not only saves lot of time but also gives fast results.
For students they give papers according to their convenience and time and there is no need of using extra thing like paper, pen etc.
These examinations are conducted as open-book type examinations. Candidate is given a limited time to answer the questions and after the time expiry the answer paper is disabled automatically and answers is sent to the examiner. The examiner will evaluate answers, either through automated process or manually and the results will be sent to the candidate through email or made available in the web site.
Today many organizations are conducting online examinations worldwide successfully and issue results online.
There are advantages and disadvantages in online examinations. The main advantage is that it can be conducted for remote candidates and evaluation of answers can be fully automated for Multiple Choice questions and other essay type questions can be evaluated manually or through automated system, depending on the nature of the questions and the requirements. Also online examinations can be conducted at any time and does not incur higher cost as traditional exam scenario as there is no paper work involved(eg: printing exam papers, prepare paper admissions etc) , there is no invigilators, also no need of arrangement of exam centers. When comparing with traditional exam scenario the cost for an online examination will be almost zero after the online exam system is establishment and if maintenance cost is not considered.
The disadvantage of the e-examination is the inability of invigilating. There are methodologies used in these examinations, when registering candidates and presentation of questions, so that to test candidates knowledge and skills. However, with a limited time, candidate is not capable of totally depend on the reference materials or a supporting person.
How online examination systems work
The teacher or course builder creates an account with an exam builder. In such an exam system you can create questions and add them to the exam. You can choose between multiple choice questions or free text questions. The students are provided with a link to the online exam, they sign up and can take the exam. They see the results immediately afterwards.
Benefits and limitations of an online examination system
The big benefit of online examination is the cost and time saving, both for students and teachers. The biggest limitation is that you have to be online to use an online examination system. Hence the name “online”.
Who uses an online examination system?
Everybody who needs an exam to be taken by a group of students. Our customers range from schools and teachers to companies.
What are typical features of an online examination system?
Obviously it must be possible to create an exam, and add questions. Preferably the exam provides for the option to create a question bank. And you have to be able to set the rules for when a student passes or fails the exam. Those features are just the basics. Look at our online exam features to get a broader picture.
Frequently asked questions
✔️ What is online examination?
Online examination is conducting a test online to measure the knowledge of the participants on a given topic.
✔️ How online examination systems work?
The course builder creates an account with an exam builder. In such an exam system you can create questions and add them to the exam.
✔️ What are the benefits of an online examination system?
The big benefit of online examination is the cost and time saving, both for students and teachers.
✔️ Are there any limitations to an online exam?
The biggest limitation is that you have to be online to use an online examination system.
✔️ Who uses an online examination system?
Schools, teachers and companies.
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