Application Of Computer –based Examination System
[A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE POLYTECHNIC, ABA]

CHAPTER ONE
1.0.    INTRODUCTION
Application of computer-based examination is an online examination that many educational institutions use to checkmate students performance. These examinations may be administered at any levels of education, from primary to higher education, although they are common at higher levels., computer based examination system serves three main purposes:
➢    To allow entrance examination at different places to take exam at the same time through the online examination website.
➢    Through carefully planning and proper coding, enable entrance examination, result checking and admission status on the website.
➢    To integrate database with the program allowing administrator easily of system and creation of entrance examination which is a computer-based examination.
This project will propose all features and procedures to develop the system. It is also specially a continuous process on the details about objective, scope limitation, process model, primate requirement, team development, possible project risks, project schedule and finally monitoring and reporting mechanism. Computer based examination is very useful for educational institutions to prepare an exam, save the time that it will take to check the paper and prepare for their entrance examination for students and develop their skills.
The effective use of computer based system in any educational institute or training centre can be used as a strategy in putting smiles on the faces of students writing exams, it a means for them to give good and better results in less time after writing the exam.
However, the formulation of question for on-line examination which is a computer based examination system is often treated with high level of consciousness. With developing of computer application which is coming up. This application software has affected every of one’s life, and also the examination. Just like other application systems, examination application system are very fast, reliable and convenient, from simple stand-alone systems to computer based system and now some web based system. This system can be used to help people get familiar with the computer usage quickly which can save a lot of money and time.
1.1.    HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Abia State Polytechnic, Aba was established by Edit No. 8 of 1994 which has a retrospection effect from 2nd October, 1992. Its location is the former Girls Technical College (GTC) Aba, along Aba Owerri Road. The initial intake comprises of students taking various certificate programme were introduced in 1994/1995 session.
The Higher National Diploma programmes commenced in 1999/2000 session. It is governed by the state polytechnic Act to provide full-time or part-time courses of Instruction and training.
The first Rector of this polytechnic was Dr. C.L Odimuko followed by elder C. Ijeoma and then succeeded by the present rector elder Abalogun A. Onukaogu.
Abia State Polytechnic, Aba is composed of different schools such a school of science and Engineering and the School of Business Administration. The school colours are yellow and dark red.
FACULTIES AND COURSES OFFERED
According to the version of JAMB admission brochure, Abia State Polytechnic offers the following courses or programmes in the school
SCHOOL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
❖    Accountancy
❖    Banking and Finance
❖    Business Administration and Management
❖    Public Administration