System and Method for Computer Based Test Assembly (Expired)
- Author(s):
- Sanchez-Lazer, Teresa; Burns, Richard L.; Driscoll, Gary F.; Tyler, Linda; Keener, Barbara; Kuntz, David; Willian, Ken
- Patent Issued:
- Dec 14, 1999
- Patent Number:
- 6,000,945
- Source:
- ETS Patent
- Document Type:
- Patent
- Family ID:
- 21800387
- Subject/Key Words:
- Patent, Expired Patent, Test Development, Item Development, Test Creation, Test Evaluation, Item Creation, Item Evaluation, Computer Based Environment, Automated Test Assembly (ATA)
Abstract
A computer-based test assembly system and method for generating an assembly of test items. The test assembly process includes creating tests in electronic form from already-existing test items and allowing access by a plurality of assembly personnel and reviewers via a network. Assemblers select test items on-line for inclusion in an assembly. Electronic selection is accomplished by means of an automated item selection algorithm or through a manual, but electronic series of queries. The test assembly process also includes an automated test layout feature which automatically assembles a test from the selected items. When a test is assembled, an assembler uses an automated documentation feature which generates a comprehensive documentation of the completed assembly.