with better visualization and animation. We can also make our CBT instrument to be able to calculate the points of each items automatically, and show the total of
the score at the end of the test, so that the students can see the result immediately and instantly.
Learning Technology Dissemonation Initiative in Hartoyo 2012:121-122 suggests that the use of Information and Communications Technology ICT in
language testing has a number of positive characteristics such as: 1.
More frequent use of formative and summative test or assessment; 2.
Testassessment result is more quickly distributed to teachers so they can prepare appropriate learning materials sooner;
3. It provides opportunities for students to test personally self-
assessment by the time they are ready. 4.
It is able to increase student’s self esteem;
2.2.6 Question Writer Quiz Maker Application As an Alternative Test on
Reading Comprehension.
Questionwriter.com described Question Writer Quiz Maker 4.2 as a quiz maker software which can be used to make an onlineoffline computerized quiz in
a form of a flash-based quiz. It provides based tools for building and testing knowledge. This Quiz Maker software has the feature to compile test items in
many forms of test types and it includes the automatic scoring system and online quiz result collection system. To use this software, we have to download it from
the website and install it in our computer or laptops. we also have to register an
account on https:www.questionwritertracker.com
to be able to store the result on the website
’s database. We can use one or multiple types of test types provided in the quiz maker to create our own quiz based on the text. The types of the test are
including multiple choices, multiple responses, true or false, sequences ordering, Cloze task, matching, etc.The output the quiz will be in the form of a flash-based
quiz file. The quiz can also be uploaded in the blog or web.
Moreover, Questionwriter.com also stated that this quiz maker will be effective to help people to create a computerized quiztest. Not only for teachers
but also for trainers, employers, even companies. It is easy, free, and effectives. User can create almost any tests they can imagine. They just have to install the
software and then they can enjoy creating tests and quizzes using the features provided in there.
2.2.7 The Visualization and Characteristic of Question Writer Quiz Maker
4.2
According to questionwriter.com, Question Writer Quiz Maker 4.2 has eight useful features, such as:
a.
Unlimited Quiz Takers
b.
20 Quiz Templates
c.
Easy-To-Use Question Forms
d.
7 Powerful Question Types
e.
Online Reporting Question Writer quiz maker also provides a database website which can be
used to store the test results. We can use the database by registering a free account on
http:questionwritertracker.com .
Question Writer quiz maker has a simple and user-friendly interface. The background is grey with some options displayed.
The main menu of Question Writer shows basic options, such as: 1.
“file” option, which the function is for creating new quizzes, opening existing quizzes, closing, and saving quizzes.
2. “Language” option, for changing the langauage interface into
eleven different languages. 3.
“Version option”, for switching the version of the application.
4. and “Help” option, which serves as the portal to the online
manual of this application and to questionwritertracker.com.
To create a new quiz, simply click the New Quiz button. After that we will see some more options displaye
d. They are, “Publish”, “Theme”, and “Add Question”. We used “Publish” to make the quiz ready to be published on the we,
blog, SCORM 1.2 and for printing. “Theme” is used to choose the template we want. And, “Add Question” is used for adding question by choosing eight
different types of questions.
Below the options, there are ten buttons which functions as the shortcuts of the function provided in the options before, except the properties button.
Properties button functions to set the quiz setting, such as, quiz title, duration of the quiz, randomization of items, fonts properties, report setting, etc.
The output of this Quiz Maker is in the form of Flash file which can be opened using a web browser.
2.2.8 How to Use Question Writer quiz maker 4.2
