Topic > Disadvantages of Computerized Testing - 1014
When you take a computerized test, the information is stored on your computer. Paper-and-pencil tests and scores are typically kept under lock and key in a locked office, whereas these computerized tests and scores are available on a computer once it is turned on. A password may be required to log in initially, but once this is done, it is very easy for a person to access scores and tests. This would violate customer confidentiality, thereby violating laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), and other laws in place to protect confidentiality and
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