Proceedings of the XXth Conference of Open Innovations Association FRUCT (Apr 2024)
Streamlining Testing Operations via OES
Abstract
Background: Technology in education has given birth to online examination systems (OES), which provide a simple and risk-free testing technique across several networks. The OES overcomes concerns inherent in manual check techniques, such as processing delays, registration, and record filtering issues. Objective: This article introduces an automated, web-based Open Educational System (OES) that is adaptable to any educational level or discipline, explaining its essential features, functions, and the technology that underpins it. The current study investigates how the OES improves test administration efficiency while protecting students' scores' privacy and security. Methods: The OES has a client-server architecture, leveraging PHP and MySQL, and functions across many networks, allowing for remote access and exam management. It includes features such as automatic test production, an analytical system, and configurable tests, all while maintaining safe and reliable test administration. Results: The OES implementation has considerably decreased the time and effort necessary for giving exams and reporting results. The system's flexibility in test customization and quick result tabulation underlines its efficiency, while its security features protect the examination process's integrity. Conclusion: The OES provides a disruptive approach to digital exams, providing educational institutions with a safe, trustworthy, and efficient alternative to conventional testing techniques. The system's flexibility and automation capabilities highlight its promise to transform testing operations by solving difficulties related to dependability, productivity, and security inherent in manual testing methods.
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