Computer Testing
Using computers for assessment in medicine is not a new idea, but, as information technology has become ever more important for teaching medicine, so computers have become an established means of student assessment.1 Computer based testing (also called computer based assessment or computer assisted assessment) is not just an alternative method for delivering examinations, it represents an important qualitative shift away from traditional methods such as paper based tests. In this article we consider what is meant by computer based testing, its different manifestations, and its potential uses.