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System and methods for computer based testing

US5827070A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S706/927
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for computer based testing. The system of the present invention comprises a test development system for producing a computerized test, a test delivery system for delivering the computerized test to an examinee, and a workstation on which the computerized test is delivered to the examinee. The method of the present invention comprises producing a computerized test, delivering the computerized test to an examinee and recording examinee responses to questions presented to the examinee during the delivery of the computerized test. A method of producing a computerized test is also provided. This method comprises preparing a test document of items, computerizing each item, preparing scripts and other test components and packaging the items, scripts and other test components together to form the computerized test. A method of delivering a computerized test is also provided in which a standardized test is created, an electronic form of the test is then prepared, the items of the test are presented to an examinee on a workstations display and the examinee's responses are accepted and recorded. A method of administering a computerized test i…

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