Online examination questions can be categorized according to topic, types, etc. (libraries)
The online examination system makes provision for difficulty levels of items.
A test can be compiled with questions from different topics/libraries.
A “serial number” is provided for each question according to topic, etc.
The “serial number” can be used to search for and select questions.
Questions can be converted to the databank from existing databanks.
Questions can be converted from word processing files.
Tests can be created on a random basis per student.
Specific questions can be flagged to be included/excluded in a test.
The online examination system is suitable for surveys.
The online examination system can automatically add the marks allocated in each question to determine the
total mark for the test.
A printed paper and a memorandum can be compiled.
Different papers (shuffle code) and memoranda can be compiled.\
Export question papers and memoranda to .txt or .doc file
Multiple Response
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This question type allows the user to select more than ONE correct answer
- Options can be randomised.
- Score can be set per option.
- No limitation on number of options.
- If there are a number of Options, these can be presented in a column(s).
- The number of responses students enter can be limited.
Information page
This screen provides information but does not contain a question
- No limitation on the amount of text (scroll bar).
Hot-Spot
This question type gives the user the opportunity to identify an area on the screen (graphic/text)
- Score can be set per hot spot area.
Matching
This question type gives the user the opportunity to match data in columns
- The options in the selection box can be matched to more than one option in the column.
- Score can be set per match.
- The options in the selection box as well as options in the column can be randomised.
- No limitation on the number of options in the column or selection box.
Numeric
This question type gives the user the opportunity to type in a numeric answer
- Ranges can be set.
- The number of decimal places can be limited.
- The number of decimal places can be set.
- Score can be set per answer.
- No text answers can be typed.
Free format
This question type gives the user the opportunity to type an open ended answer
- The field shouldn't be limited.
- Complete answers can be printed out to be marked by the lecturer.
- Export answers to .txt or .doc format
Other essential requirements of the Online Examination System:
- Graphic(s) can be included as part of a question.
- Sound can be included as part of a question.
- Video can be included as part of a question.
- Animations can be included as part of a question.
- Scoring per option should be possible.
- Negative marking should be possible in all the question types.
- Preview of a question is available while setting up questions.
Programme requirements
Text can be formated easily, e.g. bold, italics, underline.
Text can be formated easily within a question, e.g. bold, italics, underline.
Templates can be used to set the format of a test.
Stylesheets can be used.
Graphics and videos can be moved around the screen.
There is a zoom facility for graphics and videos.
If there are a number of options, these can be presented in a column.
The online examination system can handle/insert the greek alphabet, subscripts and superscripts.
The online examination system can handle/insert "special characters" such as arrows, etc.
While setting up a test a student preview should be available.
Completed papers of individuals can be exported to .txt or .doc format.
The question number can be displayed.
The number of questions answered can be displayed.
Remaining time can be displayed. (Can student switch on/off?)
Other features of the Online Examination System
Students can access tests they have completed.
Both essay type questions and memorandums can be saved in databanks.
A paper-based test paper can be generated from the databank.
A test can be saved in text format.
Stability and Speed of the Online Examination System:
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The speed for presenting each question per work station is acceptable.
The speed for presenting videos and graphics per work station is acceptable.
Security
Only registered students are able to access a test.
The test can be made available on specific dates.
The test can be made available at specific times.
The number of times students access tests can be set.
The login time per student is available.
Logoff time per student is available.
The online examination system can limit logins to a specific subnet.
Text files with students details (i.e. names and student numbers) can be used to give students access to tests.
Reporting
The following results on student performance can be obtained:
Student number, name and mark in Excel, Word and txt format.
Results per topic per student
Average of group
Average time used by the students
Date and time of test taken
Time taken for each individual student to complete the test.
Full report per question is available, and includes:
The difficulty value of a question
Discrimination index
Standard deviation
Graphical presentation of results
Number of times a distractor has been selected
Answers can be saved in real time (if a power failure occurs the answers must be saved up to that point).
Papers can be remarked after editing a test, e.g if a question is deleted.
Results must be presented according to the original question/id numbers.
Report of each individual's answers
Support and training
Technical support is available in South Africa.
Extensive training is available to enable clients to use the online examination system to its full capacity.
There is a quick response time in the event of technical problems.
There is a service level agreement.
Evaluating the Online Examination System
The client can have the complete online examination system on their network for a trial period.
Clients have permission to use the online examination system in a “live” test situation for a specified period of
time.
All roleplayers (Telematic department, lecturers, IT) can be involved in evaluating the online examination
system.
The online examination system can be evaluated by various people.
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