Computer-assisted testing is the use of computers to support assessment and testing processes. This entry focuses on the history, varieties, and future directions of computer-assisted testing. History Computer-assisted testing began in the early 1950s when optical scanners were adapted to read special answer sheets and score tests. This resulted in the widespread use of multiple-choice
Many people are familiar with the live lineups and photo lineups shown in television crime dramas. Increasingly, however, police departments are making use of computer technology to construct lineups and administer them to witnesses. Computer technology can be used to build better lineups by tapping into larger databases of faces to provide better choices to
Computer-assisted career counseling is the use of computers in educational and career guidance. When faced with the prospect of having to make an important educational or career decision, many individuals look for career or educational information and professional guidance. Individuals making educational decisions might access college brochures and catalogs or might request application and financial