العربية 
Ibb- The Director of the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Governorate Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, today, Saturday, launched the first-semester exams for first-level students under the automated examination system for the academic year 1448 AH, in halls and laboratories equipped with modern technical systems, within the University‘s orientation towards digital transformation and the development of the academic evaluation system.
Automated Exams at UST Ibb Enhance Assessment Accuracy
During the launch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali inspected the progress of the examination process on its first day and examined the examination halls and the mechanism of implementing the exams through the automated system, listening to a detailed explanation from the Examination Committee and the Information Technology Administration about the stages of preparing question banks, the mechanism of random distribution of exam models, and the immediate electronic correction and grading system.
The Director of the Branch affirmed that the University is proceeding with expanding the application of the full automation system for exams at various levels and specializations, given the qualitative leap it represents in developing the educational process and upgrading academic services.
He explained that the system contributes to enhancing justice, transparency, and equal opportunities among students, reducing human errors, and accelerating the announcement of results with accuracy and objectivity, supporting the University‘s efforts to improve the quality of education and evaluation.
Mechanism of Implementing Automated Exams and Quality Assurance
For their part, the specialists in the Automated Examinations Committee explained that the implementation of the exams takes place through an integrated electronic system that begins with the preparation of question banks according to learning outcomes and the specifications of a good test, then their review by specialized scientific committees, up to the selection of question models randomly and automatically for each student.
The stages of the examination process continue with immediate electronic correction and grading in the academic system, helping to organize evaluation procedures and accelerate their completion, in accordance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.
Monitoring and Technical Support Systems to Ensure the Conduct of Exams
The automated examination system at the University Branch is characterized by the application of electronic monitoring and hall surveillance procedures, in addition to providing direct technical support to address any technical problems that may arise during the exams.
These procedures aim to ensure the smooth flow of the examination process, maintain its regularity, and provide a suitable environment for students to perform their exams according to approved procedures.
UST Ibb Continues to Develop Its Educational System
The launch of the first-semester exams for first-level students under the automated system comes within the efforts of the UST – Ibb Governorate Branch to modernize academic evaluation methods and employ digital technologies in the service of the educational process.
The expansion in automated exams also reflects the University‘s orientation towards developing the technical infrastructure and enhancing the efficiency of academic procedures, keeping pace with modern developments in university education and supporting the application of quality and transparency standards in evaluating student performance.
The launch was attended by the Head of the Computers and Information Technology Department, Dr Radwan Al-Dailami, the Head of the Development and Quality Assurance Unit at the Branch, Dr Youssef Shaddad, and a number of Heads of Scientific Departments, faculty members, technical staff, and members of the Examination Committees at the University Branch.
