Abstract

Discusses the security of computerized test files based on a survey of collegiate educators and offers recommendations to make tests more secure. Highlights include passwords; firewalls; keeping test files offline rather than on a hard drive; encryption; and using software to write over files rather than just deleting them. (LRW)

Citation

Lambert, J.C., Lousteau, C.L. & Mochetta, P.T. (2001). New Aspects of Test Security. T.H.E. Journal, 29(1), 54-59. Retrieved June 10, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/94127/.

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Keywords

• Computer Security
• Computer Software
• higher education
• Surveys