computer-based testing

[/kəmˈpjuːtər beɪst ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
nounpl: computer-based testings
avaliação baseada em computador
1. A method of administering tests or exams using computer systems instead of paper and pencil, allowing for immediate scoring and adaptive question presentation
The university switched to computer-based testing to streamline the examination process and provide instant results to students.
A universidade adotou a avaliação baseada em computador para agilizar o processo de exame e fornecer resultados instantâneos aos alunos.
2. Digital assessment technology that delivers test content through computer interfaces and records responses electronically
Computer-based testing has become increasingly common in standardized exams like the TOEFL and GRE.
A avaliação baseada em computador tornou-se cada vez mais comum em exames padronizados como TOEFL e GRE.
Computer-based testing has revolutionized educational assessment in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, major standardized tests like the SAT, GRE, and GMAT have transitioned to CBT formats. In Brazil, this shift is occurring gradually, with universities and certification bodies increasingly adopting computerized testing, particularly for language proficiency exams and professional certifications. The technology enables adaptive testing where question difficulty adjusts based on student performance, making assessments more efficient and personalized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CBTcomputerized testingdigital testingonline testingelectronic assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
paper-based testingpencil-and-paper testingtraditional testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação baseada em computador
Most common and formal term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
testes informatizados
Alternative term commonly used in academic and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação digital
Simplified version often used in casual educational discourse
Portugal
teste baseado em computador
Portuguese European variant with similar structure to English term

Related Words

adaptive testinge-assessmentproctored examstandardized testlearning management systemtest administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a computerized exam
administer computer-based assessments
transition to digital testing
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