Using Model 204 database management system to build a computer assisted test construction system for a FORTRAN course

Abstract

Scope and Method of Study: This paper describes the design and implementation of a computer assisted test construction (CATC) system for a FORTRAN course. The CATC system uses the Model 204 database management system. This CATC system is designed to be used by persons without knowledge in either computer programming or computer operations. It is composed of a set of computer programs which are invoked by one main procedure. These programs perform the functions of (1) updating, adding and deleting the questions in the bank; (2) searching the desired features of questions from the bank; (3) assigning the questions from the bank to the test; (4) deleting and printing the questions from the test.

Findings and Conclusions: This computer assisted test construction system permits the interactive construction of tests and the manipulation of the bank of test questions at a computer terminal. The system permits a test constructor to search through a large number of question very rapidly and without the clerical errors frequently involved in manual searches.