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 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.