Development of multiple computer-based testing system using open source programing model

Abstract

The traditional methods of examination process is often characterized by human errors, question leakage and recording of score. In this study, the active application for generating multiple exam modules based on different types of e-exams have been presented. The first user is the instructor who submits the required exam questions based on suitable scores and different evaluation scales. The final user is the student who can find many selected e-exam modules by using PC screen interface. An Immediate scoring system can follow the final score. The used tools in the present system involves a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Visual Basic 6 language and MySQL correlated with oracle and system implementation. Many types of e-exam are considered such as True & False, answer in one word multiple choices, matching between words in two columns and dragging into the screen. The system has been tested successfully based on multiple e-exam modules. The result of this system observed an efficient examination process due to robust generating and managing tests and less human error in the condition of multi-student with multi-lecturer.