Computer-based assessment

A Computer-Based Assessment (CBA), also known as Computer-Based Testing (CBT), 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 Assessment makes use of a computer or an equivalent electronic device such as a cell phone or PDA. CBA systems enable educators and trainers to author, schedule, deliver, and report on surveys, quizzes, tests and exams. Computer-Based Assessment may be a stand-alone system or a part of a virtual learning environment, possibly accessed via the World Wide Web.

See also

• E-assessment
• Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery
• Computer-adaptive test
• Computerized classification test
• E-learning
• CDR Computerized Assessment System
• QuestionMark

References

• Asuni, Nicola. "TCExam :: Computer-Based Assessment". http://www.tcexam.org. Retrieved 2008-07-15. 
• Gomersall, Bob (2005-12-10). "Practical implementation of e-testing on a large scale, and implications for future eassessment and e-learning". Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK. http://www.btl.com/pdfs/Educa%202005%20-%20Bob%20Gomersall.pdf. Retrieved 2007-10-01. 
• Scheuermann, Friedrich; Ângela Guimarães Pereira (2008-04-01). "Towards A Research Agenda On Computer-Based Assessment". Luxembourg, Luxembourg. http://crell.jrc.it/CBA/EU-Report-CBA.pdf. Retrieved 2008-07-15. 
• Scheuermann, Friedrich; Julius Björnsson (2008-04-01). "The Transition to Computer-Based Assessment - New Approaches to Skills Assessment and Implications for Large-scale Testing". Luxembourg, Luxembourg. http://crell.jrc.it/RP/reporttransition.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-02. 
• Scottish Qualifications Authority (2008). "SOLAR White Paper". Glasgow, UK. http://www.sqasolar.org.uk/mini/files/SOLARWhitePaperMay2008-master.pdf. Retrieved 2008-02-15. 

External links

• Using computers for assessment in medicine
• CAT Central, a comprehensive resource on computerized testing