online examination and result system application
ABSTARCT :
An online examination system is a software solution that allows a company or a teaching institute to prepare and manage examinations across an online platform. This can be done through Internet, Intranet and/or LAN environments.
The purpose of this paper is to create an online examination system application that utilizes network laboratories available in any college. The application greatly reduces the time required to administer the examination and handout the results.
The examination will consist of objective questions, and the system will provide an easy-to-use graphical user interface for lecturers to ask questions and for students to answer them.
The application was developed with ASP.net, providing a better performance than scripting languages. This web application uses ASP.net with C# in the front end and MySQL as the background of the interface on the Apache Server Framework and supports the HTTP/HTTPs protocol with English.
EXISTING SYSTEM :
Since a lot of administrative processes have been moving away from paper to digital communication, it was natural for testing systems to take that step as well. This introduced the concept of online examination, which includes moving testing process and procedures to an online platform and includes a major shift in university polices such as hiring technical support and training students and teachers to use newer technologies [3].
Online examination systems (OES) typically uses multichoice question (MCQ) formatting to simplify the automation of the grading process and can issue results almost instantly, which improves the user experience for both test takers and administrators.
There can be many added features such as limiting the testing time, allowing the examiner to evaluate answers remotely and send out results via e-mail or publish them on the university website [5].
DISADVANTAGE :
Server Downtime: If the system experiences server crashes, it could disrupt exams or prevent students from accessing their exams.
Cheating: Online exams are more vulnerable to cheating through methods like browsing for answers or using unauthorized help.
Limited Accessibility for Some Users: Not all students or exam-takers may be familiar with the platform or technology required, leading to confusion or delays.
Reduced Monitoring: It can be harder to ensure that students aren't using unauthorized resources or collaborating with others during the exam.
Limited Question Types: Some types of assessments (like essays or open-ended responses) are harder to grade automatically, which might reduce the effectiveness of the online system.
PROPOSED SYSTEM :
The following sections will introduce the proposed system layout, requirements, specifications and the system flowchart. Figure 1 illustrates the suggested system layout.
The proposed system represents the limits and scope of the online testing system project. It describes the main objective of the system and its entities. The administrator, teacher and student modules include part of the online examination functionality.
The online test material is prepared by an administrator. The administrator adds registered information to the online examination database which can be modified or deleted as needed. The teacher adds questions to the online test questions sheet carefully.
The question numbers are generated automatically. The full results for students can be viewed by the examination teacher and the administrator at any time after completion of the examination.
ADVANTAGE :
Anywhere, Anytime: Students can take exams from any location with internet access, removing the need for physical presence in a specific exam center.
Reduced Costs: Online systems save costs related to printing, paper, and physical infrastructure required for traditional exams.
Faster Processing: Grading is faster and more accurate as it eliminates human error, making the entire exam process much more efficient.
Reduced Cheating Opportunities: With features like randomizing questions, time limits, and remote proctoring, it becomes harder for students to cheat.
Paperless Exams: No physical papers are needed, reducing the environmental impact associated with printing, storage, and disposal.
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