Perception of Instructors in an European University on Computer-Based Test and Paper- Based Test

Abstract

Examination management system is an information system that enables an educational institution to be more effective and efficient in planning, execution, and monitoring of academic-related test. The research was focused on investigating the perception of the instructors from Business Administration Science and Engineering faculties of Cyprus International University Nicosia, North Cyprus and it was analyzed to ascertain which of the examination types, computer-based (CB) test or paper-based (PB) test, the instructors preferred and observed to be more suitable. The analyses showed that most instructors preferred the CB test although instructors from business admin seem to also prefer PB test. The total population of the instructors in both faculties was 69 and a total of 61 questionnaires were retrieved and found usable from the 69 questionnaires administered, which were analyzed and used in the design of the system. A new system which will allow lecturers to create and upload questions, and then students can assess the site URL with their provided login credentials giving to them by the admin office to answer questions was suggested. This web-based system will also serve as an information desk for students and lecturers to be informed on what is happening on campus.