# Accessibility Evaluation of Computer Based Tests

## TL;DR

This paper investigates accessibility barriers faced by visually impaired persons in computer-based tests in India, highlighting significant shortcomings and proposing recommendations for improvement.

## Contribution

It provides an empirical study identifying specific accessibility barriers in CBTs for visually impaired users using survey data.

## Key findings

- Most CBTs do not meet accessibility expectations for visually impaired persons.
- Significant barriers include lack of screen reader compatibility and navigational difficulties.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance accessibility in future CBT designs.

## Abstract

Computer-based tests (CBTs) play an important role in the professional career of any person. Universities use CBTs for admissions. Further, many large courses use CBTs for evaluation and grading. Almost all software companies use CBTs to offer jobs. However, many of these CBTs do not take attention to the accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities, specifically visually impaired persons. In this paper, we present a study of accessibility barriers in various CBTs as faced by visually impaired persons in India. These barriers have been identified by a questionnaire survey approach. Our analysis of the responses shows that most CBTs do not meet the expectations of visually impaired persons. We conclude the paper with some recommendations to improve accessibility.