Experts in the test domain speaking: Ralf Spiering

For almost 5 years now, I, Ralf Spiering, have been working in the world of digital assessment. As Senior Business Consultant at Optimum Assessment, I help clients purchase our software and thereby improve digital assessment. In this role, I find myself on the dividing line between our product and service offering on the one hand and the client's requirements on the other. In this force field, I always look for the optimal solution for all parties.   

 

New opportunities in the world of testing and examination

In the testing world, terms like ‘reliability’ and ’quality’ are important concepts. In doing so, this world has a somewhat old-fashioned and dusty image. In my experience, however, this image is not in line with the possibilities offered by digital testing. After an initial phase in which the vast majority of tests switched from paper to digital, we are now in a phase in which the various possibilities and functionalities of testing software play a greater role. An innovative software environment that can only enhance the desired reliability and quality of the tests. Consider, for example, content. Are you using (the 18) different types of questions To set up your exam? Or to the proctoring options such as taking a test entirely at home, so-called online proctoring. Moreover, there are numerous possibilities to further improve your digital testing process.

Keys to certification

In my experience, one of the most important factors in digital testing is the final certification. What is the actual value of an exam passed? For instance, some tests are regulated by law. Think of certificates that must be obtained in order to do your job properly or be allowed to perform at all. Serious matters on which the testing software will provide the relevant high-stake exams should facilitate fully and, above all, securely. The subsequent exploitation of all available features of that testing software to arrive at the ultimate testing experience is step 2.

Testing from the core

Besides guaranteeing the quality of the test, I think it is important that the software offers various possibilities and can therefore be flexibly designed by the user. At Citrus Andriessen, our current focus includes the further development of Optimum Editor. In this module, the core of the test is developed. An integrated workflow ensures optimal efficiency. All information is secure, interaction between different user roles is facilitated and, finally, a complete test can be composed. Convenience, without sacrificing quality and security!