An Assessment of the Challenges and Prospects of Computer Based Test (Cbt) in Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (Jamb)

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Hussaini Danladi, Audu Kafwa Dodo

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I5P112

How to Cite?

Hussaini Danladi, Audu Kafwa Dodo, "An Assessment of the Challenges and Prospects of Computer Based Test (Cbt) in Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (Jamb)," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6,  no. 5, pp. 86-91, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I5P112

Abstract:

The introduction of Computer Based Test (CBT) in Nigeria was greeted with mixed feelings as many argued that Nigeria was not ripped enough to have embraced a computerized examination of this magnitude organized by JAMB. While the CBT has recorded appreciable improvement in terms of reduction in examination malpractice, speed in the marking and processing of candidates results, among others. However, the implementation of CBT is also faced with multiple problems. This paper, therefore, examines the challenges and prospects of CBT. Data was collected from the secondary sources because there is a considerable literature on the subject matter. While the Content analysis was employed for analysis and discussion. The paper found out that, to a greater extent, CBT has done away with rampant cases of examination malpractice, missing results, and delays in the release of the result. The paper also revealed that there are challenges associated with the integrity of the computerized examination, the problem of ICT infrastructure, poor internet network, inadequate computers and cybersecurity among others. The study concludes that Nigeria cannot afford to lag behind when the whole world is going web-based in the conduct of many of her activities. The major recommendation in the study was that compulsory teaching of computer literacy at the secondary school level, provision of ICT infrastructure, and disqualification of Fraudulent private cyber cafes from participating in JAMB’s CBT examination.

Keywords:

Challenges, prospects, Computer Based Examination.

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