| Abstract [eng] |
The problem of ECDL testing methodologies in approach to quality is disputed in this master’s work. This work studies ECDL testing methodologies and their problems, analyses the pros and cons of automated test assembly and computer adaptive testing methods. It also analyses the advantages and disadvantages of automated and manual testing. The purpose of this work is to suggest a new ECDL testing system architecture, which ensures effective and efficient testing of people’s computer skills and competence, as the quality of those computer skills is very important. The objects of this paper are the possibilities of ECDL manual and automated testing. The main goal – is to suggest a new ECDL testing system architecture, after analyzing and evaluating ECDL testing possibilities. The main tasks of this master’s work are: to evaluate testing methods in approach to quality; to suggest a new ECDL testing system conceptual architecture model, which includes best practice management sub-system; to find best practice elements according to ECDL Advanced Syllabus 1.0; to perform experiments connected with the use of best practice elements in the ECDL Advanced testing. The main results of the research. The expert survey was conducted in order to find out, what experts think about the need to complete ECDL tasks correctly and with a touch of quality. The second purpose of this survey was to find out, if best practice elements are needed, and if yes, then for which ECDL modules. The results show, that quality is very important in accomplishing ECDL tasks, and that best practice elements are mostly important for advanced and specialized users. This experiment gave a precondition for a practical experiment for people’s skills. The new experiment showed, that people, who use best practice items, complete ECDL tasks more quickly and effectively. In accordance to research results, a suggestion for ECDL testing system is made, that includes best practice management sub-system items in a new ECDL testing system architecture model. This master’s work covers 90 pages, it contains 4 tables, 11 pictures and 4 appendixes. |
