ABSTRACT

In this research, we developed a Student Examination Management System (SEMS), which is a comprehensive software solution developed to revolutionize and automate the intricate processes associated with conducting examinations and managing student results within educational institutions. This system serves as a central platform for organizing and optimizing key tasks, including student data management, course and subject administration, examination scheduling, student registration, question paper handling, online examination capabilities, result computation. The software was developed utilizing the waterfall methodology. Beginning with thorough requirements analysis and system design, we proceeded with implementation, testing, and maintenance phases in a sequential manner. The tool of choice for development was PHP, coupled with the MYSQL (for database), ensuring a structured and systematic approach. Through rigorous testing and validation, SEMS was successfully crafted to optimize exam scheduling, student registration, result processing, and report generation. The research outcomes affirm the efficacy of SEMS in enhancing the efficiency of exam-related processes within educational institutions, showcasing its potential to streamline administrative tasks and provide a seamless experience for both administrators and students.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page                                                                                                                              i

Certification                                                                                                                            ii

Dedication                                                                                                                              iii

Acknowledgements                                                                                                                iv

Abstract                                                                                                                                  v

Table of Contents                                                                                                                   vi  

 

CHAPTER ONE      INTRODUCTION

1.1.      Background of the study                                                                                            2

1.2.      Statement of the problem                                                                                          2

1.3.      Aim and Objectives of the study                                                                                3

1.4.      Significant of the study                                                                                             3

1.5.      Scope and limitations of the study                                                                             4

1.6.      Definition of terms                                                                                                     4

 

CHAPTER TWO     LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1.      Conceptual Review                                                                                                     6

2.2.      Theoretical framework                                                                                                6

2.3.      Empirical literature                                                                                                      7

2.4.      Review of related work                                                                                              8

2.5       MYSQL Database                                                                                                      8

2.6       Traditional and computer Based Testing                                                                    9

2.7       Advantages of CBT                                                                                                    9

2.8       Summary literature review and knowledge Gap                                                        9

 

 

 

CHAPTER THREE             RESEARCH METHODOLOGYAND SYSTEM ANALYSIS

3.1       Introduction                                                                                                                10

3.2       Research methodology                                                                                               11

3.3        Data collection technique                                                                                          12

3.4       System Analysis                                                                                                         12

3.5       Existing system                                                                                                           12

 

 

CHAPTER FOUR    SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

4.1       Objectives of the Design                                                                                           15

4.2       System unit and integration                                                                                        15

4.3       Input form Design                                                                                                      15

4.3.1    Factors to consider when designing an input form                                                     16

4.4       Process Design                                                                                                            16

4.5       Output Design                                                                                                            16

4.6       Result display Design                                                                                                 17

4.7       Database Design                                                                                                         18

4.8       Algorithm Design                                                                                                       20

4.9      System implementation                                                                                                21

4.10     Choice of programming language                                                                               21

4.11     Proposed system requirement                                                                                     21

4.11.1  Hardware system configuration                                                                                  21

4.11.2  Software system configuration                                                                                   22

4.11.3  How to run the software                                                                                             22

4.11.4  Limitation of the system                                                                                             22

 

 

 

CHAPTER FIVE     SUMMARY, CONCLUTION AND RECOMMENTION

5.1     Summary                                                                                                                       23

5.2     Conclusion                                                                                                                    23

5.3      Recommendation                                                                                                         24

 

 

 

 

Reference                                                                                                                               25       

Appendix A: Program Listing                                                                                             26

Appendix B: Sample Output                                                                                                29

 

 

LIST OF FIGURES                                                                                                 PAGES

Figure 1:         Waterfall model for the CBTS development life cycle                                  11

Figure 2:         Entity relationship diagram for the CBT system                                           13

Figure 3:         General date flow diagram                                                                             14

Figure 4:         Student enrolment page                                                                                 16

Figure 5:         Output form design for questions                                                                   17

Figure 6:         Output form design for result                                                                         18

Figure 7:         Database form design for users                                                                      18

Figure 8:          Database form design for questions                                                              19

Figure 9:          Program Algorithm                                                                                                                     20