I. Introduction:

Ordinary Examination System was helpful for teachers to teach the lesson and test the student. Teachers have to prepare for lesson and then teach in the class cautiously. Students attend the lecture and need to do the homework regularly so it becomes more difficult for teachers to evaluate large amount of papers. This was one of the drawbacks of ordinary examination system. So, online examination system came into existence. Online examination system plays an important role in reducing efforts of teachers as well as saving the time. Now a day’s every organization or company or institute is computer based world. So many universities and companies are planned to develop a computer based online examination system in which education plays an important role.

There are two types of examination system First is paper based such as Secondary School Certificate Examination, Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as well as school test and second is paperless where it consist of windows application and web based application.

Paper based examination system:

Paper based systems are less complex than paper less examination system, which make it easier for untrained person to access the data. The data can get out of order in paper based system if someone unknowingly or accidentally puts a file or supplement in wrong place it leads to loss of data.

Paperless examination system:

Paperless examination system is usually accessible on network so there are chances for attacker or unauthorized person to gain access to the data. This data can also be damaged by computer virus. Locating and updating information may require technical training for untrained person. It provides higher degree of computerization so it consumes less time.

Web based system:

In Web based system client can access application using URL which is loaded in the server and you can test it on different web browser. Web based system make use of protocols like HTTP, SOAP etc. It is also known as internet based application or browser based application. Web based system is not an operating system dependant. Web application is loaded on server side. In ASP.NET web application user interfaces is difficult to build and performance is slower. There are Framework dependency as only server needs to have .NET framework and other required libraries.

Window based system:

In Window Based System application: runs on personal computers and so when you test the desktop application you are focusing on a specific environment. Window based application make use of protocols like X windows system, server message block etc. It is also known as desktop based application or intranet application. Windows based system is operating system dependant and Runs on the client machine. Window application is loaded on pc for example exe file.

II. EXISTING SYSTEM:

A. Exam Pro Software:

Exam Pro is very spontaneous and simple to handle. User can create his/her own unique exams/tests and administer them and his/her exam is saved as files with the “.exam” extension. He/she can reopen/ modify the files in Future. Exams related to his/her are stored using encryption algorithm, so that they cannot be attacked by hacker and it is being secured by two passwords. A general password and an administrator password. When administrator set Questions he allocates the time and marks. Administrator has full rights to add, modify or delete questions .He also can add images, audio, video related to examination which provide more effective way for candidates to learn and prepare for exams.

Features:

It is helpful for parents to keep the track of the kid’s performance.

It provides email notification facility.

It provides usage restriction which enable administrator to conduct examination remotely and securely.

It is fully protected from unauthorized access to the question paper.

Disadvantages:

There is simulation error if any one incorrect key is pressed then simulation provide wrong results.

A simulation can give you results that are not experimentally measurable with our current level technology.

B. Tilak Maharashtra University:

Tilak Maharashtra University (TMU) offers over 100 dissimilar programs, both in in-campus as well as Distance Learning modes. These courses are offered through the Vidyapeeth campus and authorized study centers. The Vidyapeeth was expanded the reach of its programs as well upgrade the evaluation methods using the latest technology. For this purpose, the new online system has been developed to handle the following functionalities as follows:

a. Online Admission

b. Online Examination

c. Online Results Publishing

Advantages:

This web based application has its own domain registration and is hosted on a very reliable internet server in a data center of a very reputed hosting provider in the US.

This web based application mostly internet base portal for students, Examination center, officer Exams.

C. Maharashtra state certificate in information technology(MSCIT):

MSCIT is web based online examination system. Which take exam based on computer fundamental this application only used for objective type question also provides immediate result.

Advantages:

Exams encourage students to reflect upon and study their coursework, thereby improving student maintenance of information.

Limitation

MSCIT does not have any subjective type question.

III. Proposed system:

We have proposed an online examination system where it consists of combination of objective as well as subjective type question. The candidates who are appearing for exam will not be able to guess how many numbers of objective or subjective questions will be in the exam. The online examination system will randomly select the questions so same question pattern will not be displayed.

Overall Description:

A. Product Perspective:

Online examination system (OES) is accessible via the Internet. The objective of this application is to reach and connect candidates and admin in remote communities and conduct exams in a virtual environment online. This application will only allow the registered users to enter the test module. The various stages in the application are as follows:-

· Login

· System Overview

· Test

· Result

· Login

This window provides two choices for user logging into the system according to the preset rights - Candidate login and Admin login.

The candidate login will take the user to the user profile.

The administrator Login will take the user to the admin profile.

System Overview:

This window can only be accessed by the administrator. Administrator has full rights to add and edit the exam questions.

Test:

This window contains all the exams candidate can give. All these exams are organized according to the categories they fall in. The test window will be different for students and corporate employees.

This window will display the result of exams the candidate has just appeared.

B. Functions:

The functions are separated according to the user types such as

· Administrator:

The function of the admin is to add/edit exams in the test module.

· Candidate:

The function of the student is to update his/her profile and give various exams.

C. User Classes and Characteristics:

The various users of this application are classified into two types:-

Administrator.

Candidate.

D. Software requirements for online examination system:

This application requires the user to have characteristics such as the user should be able to communicate and write in English and should have previous experience of giving an online exam. Whenever candidate should be instructed about the basics usage of the application by authorized person.

E. Operating Environment:

This application is internet based so it will run in any operating system with internet access through a web browser.

F. Design and Implementation Constraints:

The candidate is allowed to give the exams any number of times, until it is been specified by the administrator while building the test module. While giving the exam the candidate is given only a set amount of time and the result will be displayed immediately.

G. Assumptions and Dependencies:

Proper working of this application is dependent on the internet connectivity of the user’s computer, assumptions, and dependencies.

It is assumed that the user has basic knowledge of the system (i.e. he/she is not a first time user) as any action by the user is considered valid during an examination.

It is assumed that the data entered by the user while registering is true.

IV. CONCLUSIONS:

Online examination system is a web based application that provides facility to conduct online examination at any place and any time. It saves time, as it allows number of candidates to give the exam at a time. Online examination system completely eliminates managing and keeping records of students manually.

V. REFERENCES:

[1] A Novel Web-Based Online Examination System.

[2] Workplace Collaborative Learning Authoring Tool Guide.

[3] L. Shen, M. Wang, and R. Shen, Affective e- Learning: using emotional data to improve learning in pervasive learning environment.

[4] F.-J. Liu, B.J. Shih, Learning Activity based E-learning Material Recommendation System

[5] MPSC exam pro software.

[6] Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune.

Received on 03.04.2015 Modified on 11.04.2015

Research J. Science and Tech. 7(2): April-June, 2015; Page 118-120

DOI: 10.5958/2349-2988.2015.00015.7