Successfully combining paper and digital examinations Using digital tests alongside written exams can be very successful. Especially if the digital assessment techniques are also applied to the written exams. Read more about how to take advantage of this. The deployment of digital testing technology in written exams includes, among other things, that for the compile of written tests is drawn from the same database as for digital testing. In addition, the scores and results of written exams are processed and analysed digitally after they are taken. Benefits of using digital testing in written exams There are three major advantages that enhance the quality of assessment and service towards candidates: (Quality.) This way, you always have unique keys, without having to compose the keys manually. This is because the system automatically composes the keys, according to the test matrix. Because every test is unique, the chance of fraud is reduced, as is the chance that questions become known. No two students have the same test. (Quality.) You can use in the digital and written exams multiple-choice questions. The answers to the written exams are read in after being taken. This is another advantage of digital testing: Through the testing software, analysis of the questions takes place, allowing continuous quality control. (Service.) There is no need to know in advance who is coming, which gives flexibility to candidates. Even if unregistered candidates still want to take the exam, they can participate, as extra written copies are always available. Only after taking the exam, the candidate's name is linked to the candidate's result in the system. Combination of both written and digital take-up Because the exams are administered both in written and digital form, there is great flexibility in terms of test time and test location. Digital testing requires facilities such as laptops and a stable online connection, facilities that are not required for written testing. The use of written in addition to digital examination allows for an even greater spread of locations, providing an even better service to candidates and trainers. Equivalence of examinations and quality of test sites Because the exams are generated according to a test matrix, the content is weighted and there are actually no differences between the unique exams (both written and digital). The use of different test locations for the purpose of digital testing also follows quality standards. For the taking of written exams, quality control is also in place through the use of in-house freelancers, such as examiners and supervisors. For both forms of examination, an external party also monitors whether the agreed procedures are followed. Advantages and one concern of digital take-up Taking exams by computer is pleasant for candidates: it saves writing cramps for open questions, improves readability for the corrector and a candidate can easily change the answer again during the exam. Finally, the answers are stored centrally, so you can always access the documents. When processing answers, human errors are also automatically prevented. With digital testing, however, there is a firm focus and great importance on information security, which should not be underestimated and has the highest priority.
