The Change of National Exam System from Paper-Based Test into Computer-Based Test

Abstract

National exam is an educational analysis, nationally conducted to measure and evaluate students’ academic competence in various levels of education (primary, secondary l, vocational and senior high school). The benchmark of success analyzed from the students’ result during the education phase through nationally conducted exam organized by the government the Education and Culture Ministries. The change in exam method from manual (by paper) to a computer-based exam is an ideal solution for a brighter and more technological education system. The development of human resources with respect to the exam organizers becomes one of the significant factors that lead to the inception of the computer-based exam. Adequate information and technology system is to be owned by schools that organize computer-based exam. Some of the advantages associated with the change from manual-based exam to computer-based are: exams questions and answers cannot be leaked, fast checking system, and students get to see their results earlier.