Law Summary
Objectives of Full Computerization
- Enhance confidentiality, integrity, credibility, and quality of the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination.
- Enable immediate release of examination results for quicker professional practice.
- Allocate more Board time to supervision, regulation, and control of the profession.
Compliance with Commission Directive
- Followed Commission Resolution No. 265 series 1993 mandating full computerization of professional examinations in 1993 or 1994 depending on examinee volume.
Scope of Full Computerization
- Involves more than grading: includes use of a computerized test bank from which questions are randomly selected and arranged for the examination.
Implementation Resolution
- The Board resolved to fully computerize the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination starting from the October 1993 examination schedule.
Test Bank Management
- Initial input of at least 500 questions per subject, increasing by a minimum of 300 each exam to approximately 3,000 questions.
- Questions can be withdrawn or replaced to maintain current scientific trends.
Source and Appraisal of Questions
- Questions may be newly created by Board Members or adopted from academic sources.
- Each question undergoes appraisal for objectivity, validity, materiality, reliability, and effectiveness.
- Expert consultants may assist in refining questions to ensure clarity and single correct answers.
Classification and Distribution of Questions
- Questions classified by difficulty (easy, average, difficult), knowledge level (sound, adequate, fair), and nature (easy, problem-solving, objective).
- Balanced representation for each classification category in the test bank.
Weighting and Format of Examination Questions
- 55% of the exam comprises computerized-selected and corrected objective-type questions.
- 45% consists of problem-solving or essay questions, selected by computer but manually graded.
Security Measures
- Multiple passwords protect the computer programs and files.
- Three key officials are appointed to maintain security and prevent tampering.
Question Set Generation
- At least two randomized sets of questions produced for each examination to prevent cheating.
Computerization of Processes
- Correction, rating, and all other stages of result release are computerized for efficiency and accuracy.
Effectivity and Notification
- Resolution effective fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or widely circulated newspapers.
- Schools and colleges offering Mechanical Engineering courses will be notified for proper guidance and dissemination.