CBT CBT Technology and Interface 2

Question 1

What is 'item banking' in the context of CBT systems?

Accepted Answer

A large repository of questions from which exams are dynamically generated

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Storing financial data for exam fees

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A backup of completed exam results

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A collection of test-taker profiles

Question 2

Why do many CBT exams disable the ability to go back to previous questions?

Accepted Answer

To prevent test-takers from changing answers based on later questions

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To save server bandwidth

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Because it is a technical limitation

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To reduce exam length

Question 3

What type of CBT interface element displays remaining exam time?

Accepted Answer

A countdown timer typically displayed in a corner of the screen

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Progress bar showing completed percentage

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A notification that pops up every 10 minutes

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The exam score board

Question 4

How does computer-based testing differ from paper-based testing in terms of score delivery?

Accepted Answer

CBT can provide immediate or same-day score results

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CBT scores take longer to process

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Paper tests always provide faster results

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Both deliver results at the same speed

Question 5

What accessibility feature do most CBT platforms include for test-takers with visual impairments?

Accepted Answer

Screen reader compatibility and adjustable font size

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Larger physical test booklets

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A dedicated quiet room only

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Printed answer sheets

Question 6

What is the purpose of a CBT 'scratch pad' or 'whiteboard' feature?

Accepted Answer

To provide a digital space for notes and calculations during the exam

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To communicate with proctors

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To draw diagrams for other test-takers

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To submit written essay responses