Students’ Perceptions of Computer-Based Test in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

Some Nigerian universities have adopted computer-based tests (CBT) for their courses/examinations and means of testing students. The perceptions of students on CBT in Nigerian universities have not been established and very few studies have focused on determining students’ perceptions of CBT. Thus, there was a need for this study to investigate students’ perceptions of CBT. The objective of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of the usefulness, ease of use, and credibility of CBT in Nigerian universities. The study adopted the survey method of descriptive research. The sample was drawn from students from four Nigerian universities: Covenant University; Kogi State University; University of Ibadan; and the University of Ilorin. A total of 1506 students represent the sample for the study. Data were analyzed using percentages and means to answer the research questions. The study revealed that students also had positive ratings on perceived usefulness (64.3%), ease of use (66.1%), and credibility (67%) of CBT. The study concluded that students perceived CBT as useful, easy to use, and credible. The implication is that the perception of the usefulness, ease of use, and credibility of CBT will lead to an increase in the use of CBT in Nigerian universities. It was recommended among others that Nigerian universities should improve the efficiency of computer-based tests to increase their credibility.