Analysis of Examinations System for E-Learning

An alternative approach for conducting tests of multi-choice format is the e-Examination Platform or simply a Computer based Test (CBT). The CBT is necessary considering the large population of students enrolled in Nigerian Secondary and Higher Institutions of learning. Furthermore, the student size and the unique nature of some departmental courses hinder its total implementation. This paper investigates the challenges attributed to the manual processes of conducting test/exams into an automated system. The paper also examines the potential for using student feedback in the validation of assessments. The process was further modified to run in parallel, making it faster, and helped to minimize human errors, improve the accuracy of the CBT and produce quality and transparency in the process. A survey of 230 students from various schools was taken to test and sample their opinions, by filling a carefully worded questionnaire. The data collected was then collated and analyzed. The analysis showed that more than 95% of the students surveyed were already competent in the use of computers and the CBT platform. Also, more than 90% of them found the platform easy to navigate and use.