UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D accurately reflect how ICT tools are used in assessment, while statement C is false. Online quizzes do provide immediate feedback, computer-based tests can automatically score objective items and learning analytics can monitor performance trends. It is incorrect to claim that ICT-based assessment can never serve formative purposes; many systems are specifically designed to support ongoing improvement. Thus, the combination that includes A, B and D but excludes C is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists only A and B as correct and omits D. While A and B are true, D is also correct in describing the role of learning analytics in monitoring performance. Leaving out a true statement makes this option incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it selects B and D only and omits A. Statement A is also correct since online quiz systems routinely offer instant feedback. A complete answer must include all true statements, not just two of them.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups A, C and D as correct, thereby accepting C. Statement C wrongly claims that ICT-based assessment cannot be used formatively, which contradicts widespread practice in e-learning. Including this false statement invalidates the combination.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it brings together A, B and D, the three accurate statements about ICT-based assessment. It excludes C, which misrepresents the scope of ICT in formative evaluation. This option therefore aligns with the pedagogical use of ICT tools in assessment.

Computer based testing uses computers and networks as the medium for delivering questions and collecting responses. Test items may be objective or short-answer, and responses are stored electronically. Systems can automatically score many question types and generate reports quickly. The described scenario matches these characteristics, so it is the best example of CBT.

Option A:
Paper-based exams do not involve ICT for question delivery or response capture. While common, they do not qualify as computer based testing.

Option B:
Oral exams conducted informally without records are not CBT and lack the standardised electronic environment described in the question.

Option C:
Mailing handwritten scripts by post is a traditional correspondence method and does not involve computer-based interfaces or automated scoring.

Option D:
This option correctly describes students using networked computers with exam software and time constraints, reflecting current CBT practices in many universities and entrance examinations.

Statements A, B and D accurately describe typical features of online testing and proctoring platforms, while statement C is too absolute and false. Many systems can score objective questions automatically and randomise questions to discourage malpractice. Proctored exams may legitimately monitor candidates through webcams, microphones and screen capture. Although descriptive answers are harder to evaluate automatically, systems can still collect them for human marking, so it is incorrect to say they can never be accommodated.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and B and leaves out D. While automatic scoring and randomisation are correct features, online proctoring capabilities described in D are also widely used in high-stakes exams. Excluding D means this option does not list all the correct statements requested.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it groups together A, B and D, which jointly capture automated scoring, anti-cheating measures and remote invigilation. It explicitly excludes C, recognising that descriptive items can be included even if they are not always auto-scored. This makes it the only option that fully matches the correct set.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it mentions only B and D and omits A. Although B and D are true, leaving out A underestimates one of the primary advantages of computer-based testing, namely fast automatic scoring of many item types. Hence this combination is incomplete.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct and thereby accepts C. Since C wrongly claims that essay-type questions can never be used in computer-based tests, this option cannot be considered correct.