Computer Based Testing Statement of the Problem Tests and evaluations are administered today on paper but computer technologies changing the way tests are administered and the types of items that can appear on tests. In the next several years most nationally known admission and certification examinations will be converted for computer administration, and administration on paper will be discontinued. In order to maintain the quality of services Indiana University provides to students, it is important that we establish the capability for computer-based testing. This imitative will advance Strategic Directions Charter Objective 3. ETS has targeted the Bloomington campus because of our national reputation, the number of students who need access to computer-based testing, and because our geographic location will enable us to serve students throughout the Southern Indiana region.
Students are already interested in computer-based testing.
Presently these students have no choice but to drive to Indianapolis and take the GRE at a Sylvan Learning Center. Computer-based testing facilities for admission and certification tests will be available only on a facility here, ETS will target an alternative campus or a private company. Our ability to establish a computer-based testing facility has implications for placement testing on the Bloomington campus. The revenues generated from these tests enable Best to employ a full-time psychometrist who also administers the placement testing program for incoming students. To continue our support for this placement testing program we need at least the current level of revenues from national admission and certification testing.