Purpose

The purpose of this case study is to share the authors’ involvement and observation in adopting online exam as an evaluation tool, in the hope that others may too be able to adapt and circumvent this lockdown period while bringing a more reliable methodological approach in an online exam.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a case study that reports the application of an online examination for a year 3 MBBS Professional Exam during the period of lockdown (movement control). This case highlights the conduct of online theory in the form of single best answer multiple choice questions and online practical via objective structured clinical examination, without jeopardizing the integrity of the system, and the measures adapted to mitigate potential academic dishonesty.

Findings

The authors’ observation shows that online exam can be conducted in scenario where conventional exam is not possible.

Research limitations/implications

This is an observation in a real-life scenario that discusses the purpose and the process. A single study may not be sufficient to relate the reliability and generalizability of the analysis.

Practical implications

The practice of social distancing is a hindrance towards traditional classroom teaching. Online exam has promising potential to be the solution to this problem. The authors have demonstrated that an MBBS theory and practical exam can be conducted remotely without any physical contact, without any compromise in achieving the learning objectives within the curriculum. Medical education can proceed with a new drive while ensuring the learning process continues a stable momentum.

Originality/value

Online examination is almost unheard of, especially for undergraduates in the medical programme. This study highlights a plausible approach in the design of the online examination and identifies the barriers and favourable edges of this platform.

中文翻译：

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在线考试：COVID-19 锁定期间的可行替代方案

目的

本案例研究的目的是分享作者在采用在线考试作为评估工具方面的参与和观察，希望其他人也能够适应和规避这个锁定期，同时在网上带来更可靠的方法论方法考试。

设计/方法/方法

这是一个案例研究，报告了在锁定期间（运动控制）申请了 3 年 MBBS 专业考试的在线考试。该案例突出了通过客观结构化临床检查以单项最佳答案选择题和在线实践的形式进行在线理论的行为，而不危及系统的完整性，并采取了减轻潜在学术不诚实行为的措施。

发现

作者的观察表明，在线考试可以在无法进行常规考试的情况下进行。

研究限制/影响

这是在讨论目的和过程的现实生活场景中的观察。单项研究可能不足以将分析的可靠性和普遍性联系起来。

实际影响

保持社交距离的做法是传统课堂教学的障碍。在线考试很有可能解决这个问题。作者已经证明，MBBS 理论和实践考试可以在没有任何身体接触的情况下远程进行，在实现课程中的学习目标方面没有任何妥协。医学教育可以在确保学习过程保持稳定势头的同时进行新的驱动。

原创性/价值

在线考试几乎闻所未闻，尤其是对于医学专业的本科生而言。这项研究突出了在线考试设计中一种合理的方法，并确定了该平台的障碍和有利优势。