{"id":187,"date":"2019-12-18T12:06:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T10:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qorrectassess.com\/?p=187"},"modified":"2025-05-22T22:37:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:37:54","slug":"6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Answers to All your Questions on Computer-Based Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A lot of questions have been recently raised on computer-based exams in parallel with the President\u2019s announcement of implementing them all over Egypt. This is why we have decided to end the year 2019 by dedicating this article to answer all your questions on this issue.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Read our article on \u201c<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Computer-Based Tests: 4 Challenges Facing Egyptian Universities<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/222-1.png\" alt=\"computer-based exams - Q &amp; A\" width=\"363\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/222-1.png 363w, https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/222-1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/222-1-110x75.png 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4c23828725\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4c23828725\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#1_What_Are_the_Computer-Based_Exams\" >1. What Are the Computer-Based Exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#2_How_Do_Computer-Based_Exams_Look_and_Can_We_Try_Them\" >2. How Do Computer-Based Exams Look and Can We Try Them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#3_How_Do_Qorrects_Computer-Based_Exams_Work_What_Are_Their_Features\" >3. How Do Qorrect\u2019s Computer-Based Exams Work? What Are Their Features?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#So_How_Does_It_Work\" >So How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#4_Computer-Based_Tests_vs_Paper_Ones\" >4.\u00a0 Computer-Based Tests vs. Paper Ones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#5_What_Do_Students_Think_about_Computer-Based_Exams\" >5. What Do Students Think about Computer-Based Exams?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/6-answers-to-all-your-questions-on-computer-based-exams\/#6_How_Do_We_Discuss_Applying_these_Exams_with_Our_Students\" >6. How Do We Discuss Applying these Exams with Our Students?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Are_the_Computer-Based_Exams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>1. What Are the Computer-Based Exams?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Computer-based exams are done using a program or a system that automates the processes of test creation, students taking the test, grading it, and getting its results and reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt is making rapid strides to apply the testing system called \u201cknowledge tests,\u201d which will determine students\u2019 qualification to join the labor market in all of Egypt. This is an important step towards changing the testing system in general in all fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">According to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elwatannews.com\/news\/details\/4468177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alwatan news website<\/a><\/span><\/span>, the President stated\u2014in his meeting last week with Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghafar, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Amr Talaat, the Minister of Communication &amp; Information Technology\u2014that it is necessary to quickly take all preparations needed to apply the new computer-based exams system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, he confirmed that training work teams and qualified cadres will enable us to well manage computer-based exams laboratories \u201cin order to avoid human errors made in traditional exams system and reach the highest levels of quality in the educational process using international standards suitable for Egyptian faculties and universities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_Do_Computer-Based_Exams_Look_and_Can_We_Try_Them\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>2. How Do Computer-Based Exams Look and Can We Try Them?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Computer-based exams have many forms that differ according to the type of their system or program, like Qorrect, which is now adopted at Al-Qasr Al-Ainy and the Faculty of Economic and Political Science, Cairo University. You will be able to have a free trial account or demo at any time from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/\">Qorrect\u2019s official website<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0645\u064a\u0643\u0646\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062e\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0628\u0643\u0644\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0642\u062a\u0635\u0627\u062f \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064a\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 - \u062a\u0639\u0644\u064a\u0642 \u0639\u0645\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0644\u064a\u0629\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rEKNTD2enL4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_Do_Qorrects_Computer-Based_Exams_Work_What_Are_Their_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>3. How Do Qorrect\u2019s Computer-Based Exams Work? What Are Their Features?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The user, or in this case the university Professor, using Qorrect is able to create balanced exams that include different types of computer-based questions that match the learning objectives, cover the whole curriculum, and get reports on students\u2019 academic performance as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>So How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Qorrect allows you to make multiple test forms and questions for the same exam using different types of questions, e.g., MRQs, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering, true\/false, and short-answer questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most important features of Qorrect assessment system is its ability to assess essay questions using direct grading\u2014if you would like more details on essay questions grading, you will find them here in our article \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/can-computer-based-assessment-grade-essay-questions\/\">Can a Computer-Based Assessment Grade Essay Questions?<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HPIecE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Request FREE Online Assessments System Demo<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0627\u0644\u0627\u062e\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0644\u0643\u062a\u0631\u0648\u0646\u064a\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u062c\u0627\u0645\u0639\u0629 \u0637\u0646\u0637\u0627 \u0628\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062e\u062f\u0627\u0645 \u0646\u0638\u0627\u0645 \u0643\u0648\u0631\u0643\u062a  - \u0623.\u062f \u0631\u0645\u0636\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u0639\u0646\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3GxaTHdTxxo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It allows students of the same faculties in different universities, throughout Egypt, to start the exam at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Qorrect also allows them to take exams using several platforms: computer, mobile, tablet, or even paper (to be entered into the system later on by a scanner).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The system grades tests and produces different reports on the results within a few minutes only.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Computer-Based_Tests_vs_Paper_Ones\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>4.\u00a0 Computer-Based Tests vs. Paper Ones<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Computer-based tests reduce students\u2019 pressure and stress and save them from spending their time worrying about results. They also allow them to trust that their tests will be fairly graded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Consequently, this will give them the opportunity to keep up with advanced education in other countries, develop good personal and academic skills, learn different languages, and open up to the world and all new advents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, this gives them time to take courses in their specialized fields, in order to help build their future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ss.jpg\" alt=\"computer-based exams - personal development\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ss.jpg 480w, https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ss-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ss-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Besides, many see that these exams will ease the way to get academic accreditation. This means that students will be qualified to work anywhere without having to study again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As for college professors, training them on computer-based exams frees up their time spent in exam creation and grading. They will now be able to use their time on gaining professional advancement, something that never stops at any certain age (read \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-help-students-choose-the-right-career-path\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">How to Help Students Choose the Right Career Path<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Such advancement is not limited to answering the Egyptian and international labor market. It also covers the beginning of changing the whole educational process\u2014part of the state\u2019s educational plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We do this in order to let go of traditional education and assessment and reduce pressure on Egyptian universities and professors, something that will add to the value of our human resources in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Do_Students_Think_about_Computer-Based_Exams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>5. What Do Students Think about Computer-Based Exams?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/323979567_Students&#039;_Perceptions_of_Paper-Based_vs_Computer-Based_Testing_in_an_Introductory_Programming_Course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research Gate<\/a><\/span><\/span> published a research, last year, titled \u201cStudents\u2019 Perceptions of Paper-Based vs. Computer-Based Testing in an Introductory Programming Course,\u201d in which two groups of students were surveyed about their preferences of computer-based exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-189 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/startup-593336_1920.jpg\" alt=\"paper vs computer\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/startup-593336_1920.jpg 567w, https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/startup-593336_1920-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the research, the students said the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I prefer writing on computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I can copy and paste anything on computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The teacher understands what I want to express and write more on computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Computer-based exams do not allow for tolerance\u2014for example, regarding the time of the exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_Do_We_Discuss_Applying_these_Exams_with_Our_Students\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6. How Do We Discuss Applying these Exams with Our Students?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We can approach the matter of implementing these types of exams with students by giving them a chance to try them by themselves. This is doable by having monthly trial tests using the system, in order to eradicate any fears towards it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Furthermore, professors may encourage open discussions on them during lectures in order to recognize the challenges or fears students face and answer all their questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Check out our\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/qorrectassess.com\/en\/blog\/\">blog\u00a0<\/a><\/span>regularly to follow the best practices and the latest technological advancements in assessments. You can also check out\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qorrectassess.com\/en\/assessment-system-free-trial?utm_source=engblog&amp;utm_medium=standardizedtests\">our website<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to learn more about Qorrect Assess.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rOWrAZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Book FREE Live Demo Now<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of questions have been recently raised on computer-based exams in parallel with the President\u2019s announcement of implementing them all over Egypt. This is why we have decided to end the year 2019 by dedicating this article to answer all your questions on this issue. 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