Assessing the attitude of undergraduate students towards computer based test (CBT): A case study of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the attitude of the students towards computer based test(CBT) at the University of Ilorin. A case study research design was adopted. The sample consists of 2,209 undergraduate students selected from seven faculties. Data were collected through a computer based test attitudinal survey(CBTAS) and a focus group discussion.The results showed that respondents have positive attitude towards CBT. On the other hand, problems such as shortage of computer, lack of ICT skills, loss of data, slow Internet connectivity and hazard of reading on the screen were identified.