What is computer-based assessment (CBA)?

A computer-based assessment is one in which the questions or tasks are delivered to a student via a computer terminal.

In most cases, the student's answers are typed in at the computer keyboard and recorded and marked electronically. Computer-based assessments can be delivered in the following ways:

• Using stand alone machines


• Using a local area network of machines


• Using an intranet or internet

(See also optical mark readers )