Students’ Perception of Computer-Based Test in Kogi State University: A Quantitave Approach

In this study, the perception of students on computer-based test used by the Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria is investigated. In order to achieve the objectives, a researcher designed questionnaire was the instrument used to gather data from randomly selected students of the institution sitting for the second semester GST examinationsduring the academic year 2013–2014. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and Likert rank order scalewas used to test the hypothesis generated. The findings showed that a large number of respondents strongly agree that they spend less time doing online examination and their perception shows that online examination allows them to express their mind. Concerning perception that male students prefer computer-based test to paper and pencil examinations, so many respondents disagreed. Though a high number of respondent disagreed with the viewed that females consider computer-based test to be more stressful but a slightly higher number strongly agreed. However, a large number of respondents strongly disagreed on the view that females find it hard to concentrate than males during computer-based test. The overall findings indicated that gender does not have significant influence on students' views of computer-based testing/examination in KSU. Gender should not be regarded as an issue when considering computer-based test in Kogi State University as perceived by a high number of respondents. As such, this study recommends that ICT training and awareness should be adequately given to the students prior to the period of computer-based testing and the authorities should work towards stabilizing electricity supply in the institution.