CBT
What is CBT?
CBT（Computer Based Testing）is a testing method in which the exam (PBT) is digitized and Test Format using a computer.
At CBT test centers located throughout the country, Candidate use computers, and the entire process from setting questions to scoring and compiling results is completed on the system.
This will simultaneously improve the efficiency of test administration and convenience for Candidate.
The biggest features of CBT are its flexible test schedule and high security.
Prometric Test Center verify identity with Identification Document, have a strict management system in place using surveillance cameras and encryption technology, and operate in accordance with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. High security standards provide a safe and secure testing environment. We also accommodate a variety of test formats to ensure fairness.
CBT, which is being increasingly introduced into national exams, national qualifications, various qualification exams, university entrance exams, etc., is a "new style of exam that is convenient and safe" for both the organizing organizations and Candidate.
Do you have any of these concerns?
When administering an exam, do you find yourself burdened with the preparations, administration on the day, and grading afterwards?
Difficulty arranging multiple Test Center
For nationwide exams, it is necessary to find Test Center in each region, and it is also difficult to ensure that Test Center have the capacity to accommodate the number of test takers.
Increased printing and shipping costs
Printing large numbers of question papers and answer sheets, delivering them to Test Center, and managing them all requires costs and effort.
Lack of supervisors and scorers
Trained test supervisors must be stationed at each Test Center, and various other personnel are also required for tasks such as reception, marking, and responding to inquiries.
Prometric's "CBT Service" can be solved by
Four features of Prometric's "CBT Service"
01. Significant reduction in test operation man-hours
We provide a one-stop solution to the hassle that occurs with paper-based testing (PBT), such as arranging Test Center, securing a test supervisor, making inquiries to Candidate, and scoring and notifying results.
Prometric will centrally manage everything from registration to scoring and data provision, creating an environment where organizers can focus on their core business.
This contributes to a significant reduction in administrative work hours and the prevention of errors, dramatically improving the efficiency of test administration.
02.Fair and safe testing environment
We standardize the testing environment based on uniform regulations at test centers nationwide. We provide a reception desk, lockers with locks, surveillance cameras, and testing rooms, and on the day of the test, test takers must verify their identity with official Identification Document. Test data is managed with multiple layers of advanced encryption and protection, and annual Test Center audits are conducted to continuously improve quality. We ensure strictness, fairness, and stability through our systems.
03. Testing can be carried out both domestically and internationally
This frees candidates from the constraints of paper-based exams that require them to gather once a year. Candidate can choose a date and time that suits them from test centers located in all 47 prefectures of Japan.
For over 35 years, Prometric has been safely and reliably delivering exams for testing organizations worldwide.
We are a CBT professional, delivering 7 million exams annually at over 8,000 Test Center in more than 180 countries worldwide. In Japan, we are the largest provider of CBT services, with over 2.5 million exams delivered annually and over 40 million exams delivered cumulatively.
04. Test formats that expand expressiveness, such as video and audio
It will be possible to use a variety of question formats using video, audio, and images, which was difficult to do with paper-based exams.
This will make it possible to design questions that test not only knowledge but also a deeper level of understanding, such as practical ability and the ability to judge situations, thereby improving the quality of the exam.
Those considering introducing the service
Our expert staff will provide detailed explanations about pricing plans, how to use the service, and the implementation process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
CBT service details
One-stop support for Test management operations
Prometric can handle everything from "Scheduling", "Test Administration", "Call Center Support", and "Scoring and Result provision" all at once.
Reservation Scheduling
- Online Scheduling reception
- Group Registration
- Test Fee collection
- Confirmation Letter issued
- Guidance on examination procedures
- Providing CBT trial version
Test implementation
- CBT of Test questions
- Test Center arrangement and management
- Arrangement and training of Test proctors
- Supervisory work
- Same-day service
- Providing reasonable accommodation
call center
- Responding to Candidate inquiries
- Transfer compatible
- Handling accommodation requests
Scoring/result provision
- Automatic scoring
- Providing result data
- Immediate result notification to Candidate
Test Center
- Regulation-based Test Center construction
- Common testing environment across all Test Center
- reception
- locker with key
- waiting space
- Surveillance camera
- Examination environment
- Maintaining and improving Test Center quality through annual Test Center audits
Rich track record
Frequently asked questions
- What is a CBT exam?
- CBT(Computer Based Testing) is Test Format in which the traditional paper-and-pencil exam is digitized and administered using a computer.
Candidate take the exam via computer at one of the CBT test centers located throughout the country.
- Please tell me the preparation period and process leading up to the introduction of CBT exams.
- Although it depends on the scale and content of the test, we first understand the customer's needs and challenges through interviews.
After that, we will formulate plans for each phase, such as designing the qualification system, creating and managing questions, and administering the exam, and then proceed with implementation. A detailed schedule will be provided individually after you contact us.
- Are there any restrictions on the question format or question presentation method for CBT exams?
- We can accommodate a variety of question formats, including multiple choice and written questions. We will propose the optimal CBT operation to suit your qualification system and exam objectives.
- Is there anything I need to prepare for the introduction of CBT exams?
- There is no need for you to prepare any special equipment or systems when implementing this system. First, please provide us with information about your current test operations, such as the purpose of the current test, the target audience, the question format, and the annual schedule. Based on this information, Prometric will propose the optimal CBT operation plan.
- What security measures are in place to prevent exam question leaks and cheating?
- We provide a fair and impartial testing environment through standardized Test Center environments, trained proctors, and the latest technology such as an AI-based identity authentication system.
Those considering introducing the service
Our expert staff will provide detailed explanations about pricing plans, how to use the service, and the implementation process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.