What is the advantage of conducting NEST exam in CBT Mode?

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    Muskan | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    Computer-based testing is used in the NEST exam (CBT). This indicates that applicants must respond to the questions on the computer screen during the computer-based exam. Exams conducted using CBT have numerous benefits over traditional pen and paper methods, such as: Accuracy: Because there is no chance of human error when scanning and evaluating the answer sheets, computer-based tests (CBT) have higher accuracy than pen-and-paper exams. Efficiency: Because the results of CBT examinations can be obtained faster than those of pen and paper exams, they are more efficient than the latter. Security: Because it is harder to cheat on a CBT

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    Divyansh Jain | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    There are various benefits to administering the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) via computer-based testing (CBT).

    1. Efficiency: CBT makes it possible to administer the test more quickly and effectively, including registration, question paper delivery, and result processing.

    2. Flexibility: CBT allows candidates to select exam dates and times with more freedom, allowing for a higher number of candidates to be tested in a shorter amount of time.

    3. Accuracy: CBT reduces the possibility of human mistake in result processing and scoring, producing more dependable and accurate results.

    4. Security: CBT uses sophisticated security mecha

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    Manisha Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago

    The NEST exam is a computer-based test (CBT). This means that the exam is conducted on computers, and candidates are required to answer the questions on the computer screen.

    The CBT mode of exam has many advantages over the traditional pen-and-paper mode, including:

    • Accuracy: CBT exams are more accurate than pen-and-paper exams because there is no risk of human error in scanning and grading the answer sheets.
    • Efficiency: CBT exams are more efficient than pen-and-paper exams because the results can be released more quickly.
    • Security: CBT exams are more secure than pen-and-paper exams because it is more difficult to cheat on a
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