Education and tests are no more limited to the four walls of the given classroom in this age of technology. There are ample platforms in the market that can help one get the test done sitting at a distance from the instructor or classroom. Each platform in this era uses different technologies but the ultimate aim of them is the same that is testing the knowledge of the concerned person.
For the companies as well as candidates the online testing platform is much beneficial than other systems and that is why in this era more companies prefer this option. Many educational institutes also prefer to go for this system and gradually the trend is seen more in favor of online examination than the traditional option of offline tests. Adding to the trend the situation such as pandemic has make it more useful and trustworthy which has given a huge boost to the utility of this system.
The papers and system:
In online, the papers for the test are more secured than the offline mode. All systems which are used for the online examination system get a framework where all other functions of the system are disabled which makes the aspirant use the system for the concerned test only. The questions asked in this system may be different for different candidates or they may be in different series so that in case more than one candidate is appearing in the test it becomes impossible to check the answers with each other.
The test papers are online only and hence there is no chance of getting the same leaked in any way. Most notably the candidate’s movement on the screen can be monitored and hence in case of any doubt the exam can be disabled by the supervisor. Those who are tech-savvy can easily appear in the test and pass it only if they hold enough knowledge and ability to score the desired level.
The result and time management:
For any aspirant, it is necessary to complete the test within a time range given before appearing in the test. Hence as soon as the time is over the aspirant cannot make any movement and he has to submit the paper with whatever completion he has done within the given timeframe. For the checkers also it becomes easy to provide the result as the test is completely technology-based. Whether it is an MCQ type test or with options of true and false, the system can easily check the paper and offer the result of all the candidates in a few minutes. In case of any technical glitch also there is a backup given to the aspirant which can help him save his time and replace the system.
Hassle-free test:
For an aspirant, it becomes easy to appear in the test even if he is sitting in a remote area. The only thing is he needs to have good connectivity for the internet and a quality system. Here the candidate does not need to waste his time changing the pages of paper like in a traditional test. He just needs to scroll the document and get to the question.
For the invigilators also it becomes easy to check the paper as it is automated and hence there is no chance for human errors which is common in the traditional method. In case the test is to be arranged for a large number of aspirants also, it is possible to go for it as no aspirant needs to go anywhere except log in on the system. Hence compared to the conventional method this system can be highly beneficial to the checkers as well as aspirants.
No restrictions:
To find the right candidate it is necessary to check his skills and potentials. The online test can help the individual appear in a comfortable state which can depict the true self. There is also no focus on assessment as most of the tests are checked by the system only and it can offer results in a few minutes irrespective of the number of candidates appearing in the concerned test. For the institute or company also it can be a much viable option as it does not need to spend a huge amount on seating arrangements of the aspirants and availing supervisors to conduct the test.
Such issues are taken care of by the system only. The candidate can view the question on the screen and answer with his mouse scrolling on the screen whether it is a multiple objective one or true-false type question. The candidates do not need to move anywhere and spend their time and amount to appear in the test as they can appear in the test from home also subject to the condition of having an internet connection and a system at their place. Hence looking from various points of views it is a feasible way of examining a number of candidates in a few hours.
Low cost of management:
In an offline system, the management has to spend a huge cost and deploy many people to handle the test. In an online test, only a few people can take care of the test and that too sitting in a small room. Hence the operating cost of the test also reduces to a serious extent. Adding to that there is no cost for printing paper and answer sheets as well as transportation of them which helps the institute to have a completely hassle-free and cost-effective test with desired results.
There is a chance of any forgery or fraud in online test as everything is operated by a system. Hence in contrast to the traditional offline test method, this style is simpler and with desired results and a transparent system which is much needed for the aspirants as well as the institutes. Looking at all such benefits most organizations nowadays prefer to go for the online test only and the day is not much far when the old offline system of the test will be considered as an obsolete one.
