UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E all describe common and recommended features of online examination systems. Randomisation, authentication, time limits and data security are central to maintaining fairness and integrity. Subjective questions can be delivered online and may be graded manually or with rubrics, so C is false. Invigilation or proctoring policies are still needed to address identity and misconduct issues, so F is also false, leaving A, B, D and E as the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E, which emphasises that secure storage of responses and personal data is a crucial institutional responsibility. Although A, B and D are correct, leaving out E underestimates the importance of privacy and security in online assessment. Therefore this option does not capture all the true statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it collects the technical and policy aspects that are widely accepted in online examinations. It includes randomisation, authentication, configurable timing and the need for secure storage, while excluding the extreme claims that online exams cannot host essays or do not require proctoring. This makes it the most accurate representation of the situation.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds F to an otherwise correct set. Accepting F would imply that once an exam is online, invigilation can be ignored, which contradicts concerns about impersonation, collusion and rule violations. The inclusion of this false statement invalidates the whole option.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it relies on B, D, E and F and leaves out A. It also includes F, which is wrong regarding the need for proctoring policies. Missing the explicit mention of randomisation and accepting a problematic statement means this combination cannot be correct.

Statements A, B and D together describe a combination of technological and ethical approaches to academic integrity, whereas C is clearly counterproductive. Monitoring tools and randomisation can deter some forms of malpractice, but honour codes and pledges help build a culture of honesty. Allowing free use of social media during high-stakes tests would actually increase opportunities for collusion. Hence, the only fully correct combination is the one that includes A, B and D while excluding C.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it selects only A and B and omits D. Although proctoring and randomisation are important, ignoring honour codes neglects the role of student values and institutional culture in promoting fairness.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete because it groups B and D only and leaves out A. Statement A about proctoring reflects widely adopted practice in many online exam systems and should be part of a comprehensive answer.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it pairs A with C. While A is true, C is false because unrestricted social media access typically undermines, not strengthens, integrity. A combination containing both a true and a false statement cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it unites all the true statements and excludes C, which clearly conflicts with exam security principles. It reflects the UGC NET emphasis on integrating technological safeguards with ethical education.

Online proctoring combines remote delivery of test items with technologies that attempt to preserve exam integrity. Webcams and microphones allow invigilators to see and hear the test environment, while software may restrict access to other applications. This simulates aspects of in-person supervision in a distributed setting. The scenario described uses these tools and therefore exemplifies online proctored assessment.

Option A:
Option A correctly highlights remote participation plus real-time digital invigilation, which are core elements of online proctoring systems.

Option B:
Option B describes a traditional classroom exam without ICT-based monitoring. While valid as an assessment method, it is not an online proctored situation.

Option C:
Option C illustrates malpractice and the absence of proper supervision, the opposite of what online proctoring is meant to prevent.

Option D:
Option D is not an examination scenario at all and therefore unrelated to ICT-based assessment.

Statements A, B and D correctly identify key features of robust online examination systems, such as automatic scoring, security tools and randomised question papers. Statement C is false because many online systems allow descriptive answers that are later evaluated by human examiners. ICT expands options for both objective and subjective assessment rather than restricting them. Hence, the correct combination is A, B and D only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it groups the three statements that align with current practice in online testing. It highlights automation, security and randomisation without denying the possibility of human marking. By excluding C, it avoids an overly restrictive view of online exams.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes only A and D and omits B. Statement B is also correct, since secure browsers and proctoring are widely used to curb malpractice. Leaving out B underplays the importance of security in online examinations.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups B and C as correct statements. While B is true, C is false because subjective questions can be collected online and marked manually. Including C makes the combination invalid.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct, thereby accepting C. Since C misrepresents the capabilities of online systems, any option containing it cannot be correct.

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.