CBT CBT Technology and Interface 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Why are CBT questions often presented one at a time rather than in groups?
- To make the exam appear longer
- To focus attention and prevent distraction from other questions (Correct answer)
- Because of technical limitations
- To use more screen space
Correct answer: To focus attention and prevent distraction from other questions
Presenting one question at a time minimizes distraction and ensures test-takers focus fully on each individual question.
Question 2: What does 'remote proctoring' mean in the context of online CBT exams?
- Taking a test remotely without any supervision
- An online exam monitored by a proctor via webcam and screen sharing (Correct answer)
- A proctor who grades papers remotely
- An exam taken at a testing center
Correct answer: An online exam monitored by a proctor via webcam and screen sharing
Remote proctoring uses webcam feeds and screen monitoring software to supervise test-takers taking CBTs from home.
Question 3: Which browser setting is commonly required before taking an online CBT exam?
- Enabling pop-up blockers
- Disabling pop-up blockers and enabling cookies (Correct answer)
- Setting the browser to private/incognito mode
- Installing an ad blocker
Correct answer: Disabling pop-up blockers and enabling cookies
Online CBT platforms require cookies and may need pop-ups enabled to function correctly during the exam session.
Question 4: What is a 'secure browser' used in many CBT environments?
- A browser with enhanced privacy features for general use
- A locked-down browser that prevents access to other applications during testing (Correct answer)
- A browser with built-in antivirus protection
- A browser designed for slow internet connections
Correct answer: A locked-down browser that prevents access to other applications during testing
Secure browsers lock test-takers out of other applications and websites, preventing cheating during online CBT exams.
Question 5: What happens to your CBT exam session if your internet connection drops temporarily?
- Your exam is immediately terminated
- Most platforms save progress and allow reconnection within a time window (Correct answer)
- You must restart from the beginning
- Your score is automatically calculated from completed questions
Correct answer: Most platforms save progress and allow reconnection within a time window
Most online CBT platforms include session recovery features that save responses and allow test-takers to reconnect without losing progress.
Question 6: What is the function of a CBT 'exhibit' button?
- To display a certificate of completion
- To show additional reference material like images or tables related to a question (Correct answer)
- To report a faulty question to the exam provider
- To skip to the exhibit section of the exam
Correct answer: To show additional reference material like images or tables related to a question
The exhibit button opens supplementary materials such as diagrams, charts, or tables that provide context for answering a question.
CBT CBT Technology and Interface 3
Why are CBT questions often presented one at a time rather than in groups?