Pilot Application of Eye-Tracking to Analyze a Computer Exam Test

Abstract

From human aspect, several cognitive factors can be determined by different measuring methods. The human visual attention and some hidden cognitive processes may be revealed and examined by Eye-tracking. Using the parameters of eye-tracking, human activity, the visual attention can be observed, so even emotional condition of the human can be concluded. Thus, a system based on eye-tracking can be used for studying cognitive processes like learning, problem solving also. In this article the results of an eye-tracking analysis is introduced. The eye-tracking data was registered during a test, problem solving related to an IT-problem. The results shows, that difference was observed in the analysis of eye-tracking, depending on the prior IT knowledge related to the problem. The results of eye-tracking may provide useful information for the effectiveness of problem solving related to the prior knowledge.