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Today school, colleges and universities are trying to pace up with the changing trends. In this era of digitalization, it is necessary to replace traditional method and adopt new techniques that ensures smooth functioning of entire school. Hence, with time, education system has experienced many turn around in many aspects such as in teaching and in the examination process.

Examinations are the best possible way to determine the candidate’s capabilities. So to simplify the examination procedure introduction of online assessment platform have been designed. This software not only allows the examines to take test but provides precise result fastly and saves time. It completely automates traditional methods of examination procedure and significantly eliminates the need of monitoring during the examination. 

          Let’s see how online examination software is helpful in conducting school exams

Online exam software or web based exam software gives high level of transparency as compared to traditional methods of examination. And it is not possible to compromise with the exam questions and evaluation process. Also you cannot compromise with the standard of the exams. Some of the major advantages of online examination are mentioned below:

• Maintains high level of security and confidence

It is very important to maintain security and confidentiality as to retain the value of the exam. Earlier question was prepared and kept in the sealed envelope but there were chances of leakage which may result to cancellation of the examination. All these features are encrypted in the online examination software. The content is safely secured in the database and can be accessed by the authorized person. The software has various features which when accessed on the exam day allows you to conveniently take test in secure environment. You can shuffle the question on the same day so that every student gets a different set of question paper and no participants get same sequence of questions. This is done in order to avoid cheating. This is the reason why most of the examination bodies have adopted the online examination platform.

• Easily accessible and flexible to handle

When schools or universities used to conduct pen paper mode of examination then traveling was big issue. They need to travel long distance to reach the venue which had many issues such as students reach late or may meet accident. Hence to give exam in a hassle free manner online exam is the best option. Only the students need is computer and internet connection and can give exam from any place in the scheduled time. The software holds the capacity to present the question paper in multiple language. 

• Cost saving

The software is user friendly and helps to save money in conducting the examinations. As it eliminates the paper cost, copying and distribution. Also the cost of logistics is saved.

• Management of time

Time management is the very important as it is helpful during the examination. The candidates must strategize their time accordingly start the exams. In a sequence start your examination do not waste a lot of time in a question you are stuck but try to move on other question. And try to attempt first the area you are weak at. In this way you will be able to complete the exam on time. A timer will be set at the right side of the screen it is just for your reminder that how much time is left.

• Allows to create test with ease

The software has the capacity to hold end number of questions from any discipline. So the test created should have variables such as number of questions, sections, total marks, passing marks and time limit etc. Teachers and faculties have need to prepare question paper which carry Multiple choice question, essay type question, Fill in the blanks, true or false or as per the requirement of the user which can be easily integrated into a single assessment. Further the question papers prepared need to be stored in the question bank online as this will save time and logistic cost.

• Does not require invigilator and does not allow cheating

With online examination platform, there is no requirement of invigilator. As webcam is installed in each examination room.

Students in order to score good marks make cheating their way to success. They use different method to cheat such as use of the google doc. But the systems are highly secured as all the sites are blocked so that the student cannot use anything.

Conclusion

Online exam software is the best software that will help your school exam conduct smoothly and in hassle free manner. Online software has various advantage – it is flexible to use and is cost saving on the other hand. Data are secured and can avoid cheating. Question papers can be created in multiple languages and consist of MCQ questions as well as descriptive question.

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