ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Every work constitutes great deal of assistance and guidance from the people concerned and
this particular term paper is of no exception. A project of this nature is surely a result of
tremendous support, guidance, encouragement and help. The following term paper provides
with all the relevant informations for a software development phases and a detailed study of
an online examination system.

We express our sense of gratitude to Mr. Rajeev Pandey, faculty member, Department of
Business Administration, University of Lucknow. We thank him for his constructive help,
proof reading and manuscripting in this term paper.

At last but not the least, we would like to thank our family members and friends for their help
in completing this term paper.

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 INDEX

SERIAL CONTENT PAGE NO.

NO.
1. Acknowledgement 2

2. Synopsis 3-6

3. Feasibility Study 6-7

4. Characteristics of the proposed 8

system

5. Data Tables 9-10

6. Data Flow Diagrams 11

7. Screen Shot of the form 12-16

8. Scope of the system 17

9. Conclusion 18

10. Bibliography 19

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 Synopsis
Online test system

Purpose:-
The purpose of online test simulator is to take online test in an efficient
manner and no time wasting for checking the paper. The main objective of
the online test simulator is to efficiently evaluate the candidate thoroughly
through a fully automated system that not only saves a lot of time but
also gives fast results.

For student it brings convenience since now they don’t have to use an
extra thing like pen and paper.

Scope:-
Scope of this project is very broad in terms of other manually taking
exams.

Few of them are:-

This can be used in educational institutions as well as in corporate

world.
Can be used anywhere any time as it is a web based application

(user

location doesn’t matter).

No restriction that examiner has to be present when the candidate is
giving exam.

Features:-

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➢ Secure
➢ Easy to use
➢ Reliable and accurate
➢ No use of examiner

Overview:-
The online created for taking examination would have the following
stages:-

➢ Login
➢ Test
➢ Result

Login:-
There is a quality login window because this is more secure
than other login forms as in a normal login window there are
multiple login available so that more than one person can
access to test with their individual login. But in this project
there is only one login id i.e. administrator id and password by
which a person enters the site. Hence it is more reliable and
secure than previously used online test simulators.

Test:-
The test page is the most creative and important page in this
project. It consists of 2 modules mainly:-
(a) Subject selection
(b)Utilities

Subject selection:-
from the given choices the candidate can select his fields
(like C, C++, JAVA etc) for taking on with the test.

Utilities:-
It includes:-
➢ Skip and come back to the question afterwards if
needed.
➢ Gives the list of attempted and unattempted
questions and can go to any questions directly and

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 can either attempt or change the answer to any
question already attempted.

Technologies used:-
Front-end as:- HTML

Back-end as:- Advance JAVA

Server:- Apache tomcat 6.0

Database:- Microsoft Access

Querying Language:- SQL

Coding :- VB.net

Hardware Interface:

Client Side:

Internet Explorer: 6.0

Processor : Pentium IV 2.0 and above.
RAM : 256 MB

Server side:-

Processor: Pentium IV 2.0 and above

RAM: 1GB
Disk space: 4GB

Software Interface:

Client Side: .NET Framework, Web Browser, Windows XP/2000/Vista

Web Server: .NET Framework, Windows XP/2000/Vista
Data Base Server: DB2

Constraints:

‹ User interface is only in English i.e. no other language

option is
available.
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 ‹ User can login only with his assigned username and password
i.e. no guest facility is available.
‹ Limited to HTTP/HTTPS

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 Feasibility study

• What are the user’s demonstrable needs?

User needs a web-based system, which will remove all the above-
mentioned Problems that, the user is facing. The user wants a web-based
system, which will reduce the bulk of paperwork, provide ease of
work, flexibility, fast record finding, modifying, adding, removing and
generating the reports.

• How can the problem be redefined?

We proposed our perception of the system, in accordance with the
problems of existing system by making a full layout of the system on
paper. We tallied the problems and needs by existing system and
requirements. We were further updating in the layout in the basis of
redefined the problems. In feasibility study phase we had undergone
through various steps, which are described as under: How feasible is the
system proposed? This was analyzed by comparing the following factors
with both the existing system and proposed system.

• Cost
The cost required in the proposed system is comparatively less to the
existing system.

• Effort
Compared to the existing system the proposed system will provide a
better working environment in which their will be ease of work and
the effort required will be comparatively less than the existing system.

• Time
Also the time required generating a report or for doing any other work will
be comparatively very less than in the existing system. Record finding
and updating will take less time than the existing system.

• Labor
In the existing system the number of staff required for completing the work
is
More while the new system will require quite less number of staff.

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 Specification Report

• System Interface
Application would be a self-contained system. It will not access data of
any other application nor will other application have access to its data.

• User Interface
Application will be accessed through a Browser Interface. The
interface would be viewed best using 1024 x 768 and 800 x 600
pixels resolution setting. The software would be fully compatible with
Microsoft Internet Explorer for version 6 and above. N user would be able
to access any part of the application without logging on to the system.

• Hardware Interface

For Server
 Intel Pentium III or above with
 512 MB RAM
 4 GB hard disk
 Network Interface

For Client
 PC With
 256 MB RAM
 Network Interface

• Software Interface

For For
Server Client
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 Windows 2000 Enterprise  Windows 95/98/2000/NT
Edition  Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
 WAS Server & above
 DB2 Server

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 • Communication Interface
The system should be accessed over LAN or WAN. For Clients to
access application server the network should be running TCP/IP protocol.

• Operations

Client Side

Interactive operations using options provided in the application, Example

Data Entry generation and viewing of reports.

Server Side

Database backup should be taken every day. In case of data base crash,
last backup should be restored.

• User Characteristics

The end user of the software can be divided into two categories

Administrator: Access to master forms for the purpose of data

entry and generation of reports.

Operator: Access to his corresponding records and giving examination

only.

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 Need for the New System

To solve the problems they required a computerized system to handle all

the
works. They required a web based application that will provide a
working environment that will be flexible and will provide ease of
work and will reduce the time for report generation and other paper
works.

Aims and Objective

The main purpose behind the proposed system is to provide a

comprehensive computerized system, which can capture, collate
and analyze the data from these wards and evaluate the impact of
the program.

Constraints, Assumptions, Dependencies

Constraints

As this system is based on client server technology, so for normal

operation minimum of 64 MB RAM will be required on all clients.

Assumptions
In general it has been assumed that the user has complete knowledge
of the
system that means user is not a naïve user. Any data entered by him/her
will
be valid. To make the software as user friendly as possible but at
the same time keeping in minds user requirements.

 Server OS should be Windows NT/2000/XP.

 Client PC should be Windows 9X/NT/WorkStation or Windows 2000
with latest service pack.

Dependencies

It depends that the one should follow the international standards for the
generating the User ID & should fill the related information in the
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proper format.

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Software System Attributes

Usability: The links are provided for each form. The user is
facilitated to view and make entries in the forms. Validations are
provided in each field to avoid inconsistent or invalid entry in the
databases. Some forms consists Hyper Links, which provides further
details. Reports screen contains text boxes and drop down lists, so
that reports can be produced.

Security: Application will allow only valid users to access the

system. Access to any application resource will depend upon user’s
designation. There
are two types of users namely Administrator and Student. Security is
based upon the individual user ID and Password.

Maintainability: The installation and operation manual of

examination management system will be provided to the user.

Availability: System will be available around the clock except for the
time required for the back up of data.

Portability: The application is developed in ASP.NET. It would be

portable to other operating system provided .NET Framework is available
for
the OS. As the database is made in DB2, porting the database to
another database server would require some development effort.

Acceptance Criteria

The software should meet the functional requirement and

perform the functionality effectively and efficiently.
 A user-friendly interface with proper menus.
 Data transfer should be accurate and with in a reasonable
amount of time keeping in mind the network traffic.
 The system should not allow entry of duplicate key values.
 System should have the ability to generate transactional Logs to
avoid any accidental loss of data.
 Log file should also be generated.

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 Data tables

1.cLanguage

Name Data Type Description

Ques_no. Number Question Number
Question Text Question
Answer1 Text First Choice
Answer2 Text Second Choice
Answer3 Text Third Choice
Answer4 Text Fourth Choice
Correct_Answer Text Correct Answer

2. cppLanguage

Name Data Type Description

Ques_no. Number Question Number
Question Text Question
Answer1 Text First Choice
Answer2 Text Second Choice
Answer3 Text Third Choice
Answer4 Text Fourth Choice
Correct_Answer Text Correct Answer

3. Operating System

Name Data Type Description

Ques_no. Number Question Number
Question Text Question
Answer1 Text First Choice
Answer2 Text Second Choice
Answer3 Text Third Choice
Answer4 Text Fourth Choice
Correct_Answer Text Correct Answer

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 4. DBMS

Name Data Type Description

Ques_no. Number Question Number
Question Text Question
Answer1 Text First Choice
Answer2 Text Second Choice
Answer3 Text Third Choice
Answer4 Text Fourth Choice
Correct_Answer Text Correct Answer

5. Users

Name Data Type Description

UserName Text Name of The User
Password Text Password

6. Results

Name Data Type Description

ExamId Number Unique Examination Id
TestName Text Name of The Exam
Marks Number Marks Obtained
ExamResult Text Result of the Exam
UserName Text Name of the User
Password Text Password of a User

7. Pass Results:

Name Data Type Description

ExamId Number Unique Examination Id
ExamName Text Name of The Exam
Name Text Student Name
Marks Text Marks Obtained

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8. MeritResult

Name Data Type Description

ExamId Number Unique Examination Id
ExamName Text Name of The Exam
Name Text Student Name
Marks Text Marks Obtained

9. FailResult

Name Data Type Description

ExamId Number Unique Examination Id
ExamName Text Name of The Exam
Name Text Student Name
Marks Text Marks Obtained

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 E-R
Diagram

User name Password

USER Register
Rr eceive
ExamId

User name
Marks

Exam EXAM REGISTRATION Passwor

Result RESULT

User
Nam User Id
e

Password

Result EXAMINATION Perform

C DBMS
C++
OS

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Figure: E-R
Diagram

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 USE
USER R_D
B
REGISTRATION

Login
1.0

Registration
2.0

ResulExamination
t
5.0

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EXAM RESULT

Dbms
3.1.4
C C++ OS
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3

DBMS

OPERATING SYSTEM

C LANGUAGE CPP LANGUAGE

Calculate
Result
4.0

Data flow diagram

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 Input and Output Forms

1. Log In Form

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2. Examination Form

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3. Result Form

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4. C language Exam Form

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5. C++ Language Exam Form

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6. Operating System Exam Form

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7. DBMS Exam Form

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8. Registration Form

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9. Reports Form

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 Conclusio
n

This Web Application provides facility to conduct online examination world

wide. It saves time as it allows number of students to give the exam at a
time and displays the results as the test gets over, so no need to wait for
the result.
It is automatically generated by the server. Administrator has a privilege to
create, modify and delete the test papers and its particular questions.
User can register, login and give the test with his specific id, and can
see the results as well.

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