A caller on Nigeria Info’s Hello Port Harcourt argued that all forms of examinations, whether paper-based or computer-based, can be manipulated.
Paper-based tests are traditional exams written with a pen or pencil on paper. They are widely used in Nigeria, mostly in rural areas, due to their simplicity and lack of dependence on electricity or the internet. However, they are slower in processing results and more prone to human errors, loss, or cheating. On the other hand, computer-based tests (CBT) like those used in the JAMB exam are taken on a computer and often allow for faster, more secure, and automated grading. But they require stable electricity, internet access, and basic digital skills, factors some analysts say could be difficult to implement effectively in Nigeria, especially in underserved communities due to poor electrical infrastructure.
The caller supported his claim by sharing a personal experience from his secondary school days. He admitted to being frequently absent from class but still managed to pass his exams due to a romantic relationship with one of his teachers. This was despite having a strict principal who monitored teachers and students and emphasised quality education.
“Because of that, I always got a pass mark,” he admitted, though he also acknowledged that he wasn’t proud of his actions.
He insisted that no exam system is foolproof and can be tampered with, whether paper-based or computer-based.
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