What are the advantages of a CBT over paper-and-pencil (p&p) test?
Time saving – Candidates generally have to report at a p&p test centre much ahead of the scheduled time for the test, start at the same time and take mandatory breaks and lunches to prevent candidates moving in and out of the testing room at different times. In a CBT environment, conditions are much more flexible. Candidates can report up to half an hour prior to exam time and choose to take breaks as per their convenience. Flexibility in scheduling – A p&p test is offered at a limited number of test locations on limited test dates, therefore test takers may have to incur high travel costs and forgo opportunities as a result of the limited access to the test event. The greater frequency of administration dates and venues provides test takers with increased access and scheduling flexibility, thus resulting in savings for them. Exam security – Test security is enhanced due to controls built into the delivery systems that limit questions to be seen by the candidate (candidate can only see
