Internet Based Testing (IBT) and Computer Based Testing (CBT)

ICT Class By Adi Setiawan, Ahmad Sulaeman,and Sri suharti

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Introduction

Concept of IBT and CBT

Benefits and Obstacles of IBT and CBT IBT Application Conclusion

Introduction
Technology and science have developed

massively. The development has spread out to every side of human life. Even it has influenced the language education, specifically the language testing.

Concept of IBT and CBT

IBT (Internet Based Testing) is a form of competence,

skill, or knowledge assessment through computer/internet.(Hartoyo, 2012) Another form of IBT is WBT (Web Based Testing) WBT assesses ones competence, skill, or knowledge through a website (Roever, 2001) CBT (Computer Based Testing) is a form of assessment or test which is carried out through electronic devices (Electronic Exam) Electronic Exam is a form of exam which is carried out through computer or other electronic devices in which response is recorded and assessed.

The advantages of IBT (LTDI, 1999)

More frequent use of formative and summative

test or assessment. The result I more quickly distributed to teacher. Providing self assessment. Increasing students self esteem. It is preferred by students because the result is known faster.

The positive side of CBT

CBT is an innovative method which is cheaper,

faster and wider than conventional method Facilitate students who has limited/ specific condition

CBTs benefit based on the comparison with PBT(Paper Based Testing)

Increase the students achievement

The higher flexibility in learning

Independent test result Preferred by test takers

Obstacles of CBT
Knowledge and mastery of computer use

Barriers which comes from hardware

Behavior or attitude of the students Questions format that really assesses students

academic ability

IBT application
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Conclusion
Science and technology development opens

wider chances almost all aspects of life. ICT can be utilized not only in teaching and learning, but also in testing IBT and CBT are used wider and wider in as a means of assessment. The benefit of IBT and CBT: flexibility, speed, wide range, and ability to accommodate students with special needs. The obstacle of IBT and CBT: knowledge and mastery of computer, hardware, and software,