Computer Based Test Software

Computer-based tests in today’s rapidly evolving educational and professional landscape have started playing an indispensable role in conducting assessments in a modern way and providing flexible, efficient and administrative solutions to administer tests. CBT, unlike traditional paper-based methods, enhances the testing experience of educators and learners by offering faster creation of tests, automated scoring, and instant result delivery. It allows the creation of engaging and interactive assessments by supporting various test formats and multimedia content.

Computer-based test software has played a significant role in transforming the manner for evaluating with the wide range of features and benefits that it has to offer. Its versatility in terms of question creation, and changes in the exam format enables organisations to flexibly conduct assessments by incorporating changes easily. Additionally, its security features allow organisations to conduct secure assessments remotely and the automated grading saves a significant amount of time.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software allows organisations to create a versatile test by incorporating a wide variety of questions in various formats such as multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and essay, which can be reused for different tests. Besides the questions, the software also offers organisations the option of creating flexibility based on assessment requirements by allowing them to set time limits for each section. It further promotes versatility by allowing users to edit, and update existing tests, questions or answer choices.

The software has a secure browser and authentication mechanism which verifies the test taker’s identity by using secure login methods, such as usernames, passwords, or biometric verification and prevents students from accessing other applications, or websites while taking a test. The software also has a remote proctoring feature which maintains exam integrity by monitoring the test takers through webcams and screen recordings and IP monitoring and geolocation tracking that detects students’ attempts to take the test from an unauthorized location.

With its adaptive testing feature, computer-based software uses statistical models and allows organisations to provide a personalised experience to the test takers by adjusting the difficulty of the test on a real-time basis and also randomising the question and answer choices to minimise the risk of cheating.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software saves the time of organizations by providing immediate scoring results for objective questions like multiple-choice and generating reports on individual performance, question-wise analytics and overall test results. The reports offer actionable insights to educators and administrators by highlighting the areas where the students require improvement.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software seamlessly integrates with the learning management system and allows for the automatic transfer of information pertaining to student’s exams such as test scores, and results between the test software and LMS platforms. Seamless transfer of data provides users with a unified interface for managing test creation, delivery, and grading without switching between multiple systems and also enables them to keep track of student progress and integrate with course data, allowing for comprehensive reporting and insights into student performance across courses.​​​​​​​

By using SpeedExam’s computer-based test software, organisations can enhance test security and reduce cheating opportunities due to the various features which the software has including secure browsers, webcam monitoring, and remote proctoring. To ensure fairness, the software also allows users to randomise questions and vary answer orders and the secure login protocols ensure access to tests to only authorised test-takers.

Computer-based test software reduces the administrative burden for instructors and also smoothens the testing experience by enabling the test takers to take the exam on any device at a scheduled time and automatically grades the questions which saves significant time. To efficiently administer large-scale assessments, the software automatically handles the test delivery, grading, and result compilation and automated reminders ensure that no deadline is missed.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software allows organisations to flexibly create versatile tests by incorporating a wide variety of questions in various formats such as multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and essay, which can be reused for different tests. It further promotes versatility by allowing users to edit, and update existing tests, questions or answer choices without starting from scratch.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software generates detailed reports which offer actionable insights to educators and administrators by highlighting the areas where the students require improvement. Based on the same, organisations can analyze trends and common mistakes, and make adjustments to their teaching strategies or course material.​​​​​​​

Conducting exams digitally reduces significant costs for organisations by doing away with the need to print paper tests. Additionally, automated grading, test delivery, and reporting eliminate the need for hiring staff and thus also reduce labour costs and save significant time. Additionally, the software is scalable to accommodate an increasing number of test takers without physical space, which makes online exams ideal for assessments at large scale or certifications.

To create the test, the first step is to access the platform and then configure the system settings by setting time limits, number of attempts, display settings, and defining security measures. Pursuant to login, the users have to create the test by opting if they would want to make the changes in the existing tests or create a new one and then adding details, and questions, and organising them categorically into sections. The step to be followed after test creation is choosing the test availability settings, such as allowing test-takers to start at a specific time, restricting the number of attempts, setting deadlines for completion and also setting duration for the entire tests or individual sections. They then are required to apply security measures by enabling proctoring, setting up secure login procedures and also randomisation of questions. Once they preview the test, the next step is to administer them by giving details about the tests to the test takers and monitoring the same to ensure integrity. Once the test is submitted, the software automatically grades it and produces detailed reports.

SpeedExam’s computer-based test software has a user-friendly interface with an intuitive dashboard which aids administrators, recruiters, or educators in easily navigating through the candidate's profile, test results and detailed reports and also accesses the software's test creation tools, reviews the results and makes necessary adjustments. It also gives candidates a seamless experience through the software’s clean and simple interface. The interface enables candidates to access their assigned tests, view instructions, track progress, submit their answers and receive immediate feedback.

SpeedExam's computer-based test software is compatible and enables candidates, and employees to take tests at their own convenience from various platforms and devices. It not only enables organisations to take exams from smartphones or tablets is also compatible with multiple web browsers. Additionally, the software has a cloud base, which enables candidates and administrators to access it from any device, provided there is an active internet connection. If there is no internet, the software also offers offline testing capabilities, which means that the users can complete the test offline and then upload it after internet access.

Educational institutions can use computer-based test software for creating online platforms to conduct assessments, quizzes, and exams, including adaptive testing or personalized learning to allow remote learning and testing. By using the software’s AI or automated feature, institutions can also save time to focus on students rather than administrative tasks. Data analytics can be opted for tracking the progress and performance of students to identify strengths, areas of improvement for guiding academic support and interventions. Additionally, the platform allows teachers and students to promote hybrid learning environments by using tools for creating, delivering and assessing educational content effectively.

Computer-based software comes to the aid of certification and professional training bodies by granting them the leverage of conducting online certification exams for validating the skills and knowledge of professionals in various fields such as IT, business, health, or education. They can also use it for implementing systems for digitally issuing and verifying certificates and credentials for graduates of professional training programmes to ensure authenticity and reduce fraud.

The digital platform can be used by governments for conducting civil service and competitive exams, and recruitment tests for an efficient and scalable solution to organise tests on a large scale since it facilitates easier scoring, analysis and result distribution. The presence of a secure browser ensures fairness in competitive exams for preventing cheating and ensuring the integrity of the examination process and enables the government to organise training programmes and workshops that require training public sector employees with minimal in-person involvement.

Corporates can use computer-based test software for evaluating the skills of potential and existing employees by designing tests to assess the abilities of the candidates during the hiring process to ensure that they make the correct decision and even later so that they can check if the workforce is competent as per the latest industry trends and technologies, effective and capable to improve the overall productivity.

Organisations before taking the final call, can explore the features since SpeedExam offers a free trial for its computer-based test software for a period ranging from seven to 30 days.

SpeedExam offers flexible subscription plans for its users using computer-based test software, containing various features based on the size of organizations, their needs, and the complexity of the hiring process. One is a pay-as-you-go plan, ideal for organizations with a smaller number of test takers or employees, in which organizations pay only for the assessments they use. The other is a low-cost plan that offers basic features and we also provide standard plans to cater to medium-sized institutions and have custom plans that can be customized to the organization's needs.

To handle a high volume of tests, SpeedExam’s computer-based test software provides various options with bulk pricing coupled with dedicated support, customizations, and advanced analytics.

To support non-profit healthcare organizations, we offer discounts ranging from 30% to 40%, depending on the type of organization, to ensure access to quality exam software for training and certification.

How do I prepare for a computer-based test?
To prepare for a computer-based test, the test takers must know how to use the device on which they would take the test and ensure that they have an active internet connection.

What are the types of computer-based tests?
Computer-based tests are of various types and are prepared on the basis of the context and goal of the assessment. They can range from Multiple-Choice Tests (MCQs) to Essay/Short Answer Tests, true/false tests, and simulation-based tests.

What is a computer-based exam called?
A computer-based exam refers to a computer-based test or a digital exam and is referred to as an online exam, in case it is administered over the internet.

What is a computer-based aptitude test?
Computer-based aptitude tests refer to digital assessments that assess a candidate’s cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and overall aptitude for a specific job or academic field.

Can we write the CBT exam from home?
Yes, the CBT exam is an online exam that the test takers can take at their convenience.