CBT Technology Infrastructure and Innovations Flashcards
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What is the purpose of caching exam content locally on a CBT workstation before the exam begins?
Answer: To ensure the exam continues uninterrupted if internet connectivity is temporarily lost
Pre-caching delivers encrypted content to the local machine so the exam session can continue during brief network outages without exposing plaintext items.
Which feature of modern CBT platforms allows exam sponsors to update question pools without rescheduling existing candidates?
Answer: Dynamic item bank versioning with live pool updates
Versioned item banks let administrators retire, add, or modify items for new exam draws while existing scheduled appointments continue using the approved pool.
What is 'disaster recovery' planning in the context of a CBT testing center operation?
Answer: Documented procedures to restore exam operations quickly after a power outage, hardware failure, or connectivity loss
A disaster recovery plan defines roles, backup systems, and restoration timelines to minimize disruption and protect candidate exam data during incidents.
How does AI-based anomaly detection enhance security in a remotely proctored CBT session?
Answer: It flags unusual behaviors such as eye movement away from the screen, multiple faces, or prohibited objects for human proctor review
AI monitoring analyzes webcam and audio feeds in real time to detect suspicious behaviors, with human proctors reviewing flagged events to make final determinations.
What is 'load balancing' and why is it important for large-scale CBT delivery in the US?
Answer: Distributing exam session traffic across multiple servers so no single server becomes a bottleneck
Load balancing ensures consistent response times and uptime when thousands of candidates log in simultaneously across national exam administrations.
Which data format is most commonly used to exchange candidate and score data between CBT platforms and credentialing organizations?
Answer: XML or JSON via secure API
Structured data formats like XML or JSON, transmitted via secured API endpoints, provide machine-readable, validated, and auditable data exchange between systems.