What is CBT (Computer Based Test) Exam ? #
CBT stands for “Computer-Based Test.” It is a type of exam that is administered on a computer, rather than on paper or verbally. CBT exams can include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and other types of questions that can be easily scored by a computer. They are commonly used for standardised testing, certification exams, and other types of assessments.
CBTs remain an highly reliable alternative to the conventional pen and paper based assessments as it carries all the advantages of conventional assessments and adds up the advantages of technology; like automatic grading of answer sheets and single click export of results in excel format.
FAQs #
One of the major advantages of the CBTs is that these tests can be graded with a single click, and are highly reliable with least chances of malpractice. Further, the question papers of CBTs are stored in a highly secure manner which nullifies the chances of question paper leakage. CBTs are one of the best approaches for conducting large volume high stake examinations. Online exams with AI+Human proctoring remain a highly reliable alternative CBTs and offline pen-paper based examinations.
CBTs are a widely accepted way for conducting the large volume examinations, the candidates are called at the exam centres for appearing for the test, unlike the written exams, these examinations do not need students to fill up the OMR sheets or write on a paper, students attempt the tests using computers owned by the test centres.
