News Article - February 2001

New Interactive Testing and Assessment System Launched

The system, called WebEx, introduces the theme of electronic interactive assessment and testing for use in examinations, distance learning and assessments, both self & administered. The software includes comprehensive authoring tools with a question/item bank. A variety of question types are included: (True/False, 1 from A,B,C or D, Extended Matching etc.) and may be individually or randomly selected for an exam/assessment by the administrator. Alternatively students can select mock/test questions in order to undertake revision. In-depth performance statistics and history are maintained on each question used and automatic feedback can be supported by the system. Comprehensive analysis of results and performance is also included.