1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

on-line examinations contents providers to focus on creating effective

assessment questions and focusing on exam’s feedback delivery to students. In the

paper we present techniques that are pertinent to the elements of assessment

process : answers submission, computerized grading, and feedback after submission.

1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

As the modern organizations are automated and computers are working as per

the instructions, it becomes essential for the coordination of human beings, commodity

and computers in a modern organization.

The administrators, instructor, Students who are attending for online

examination can communicate with the system through this projects, thus facilitating

effective implementation and monitoring of various activities of Online Examinations

like conducting Exams as per scheduled basis and delivering result to that particular

user or student .And the details of students who attempted Online Examination are

maintained at administrator.

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2. SYSTEM STUDY AND ANALYSIS

System analysis is the performance management and documentation of

activities related to the four life cycle phases of any software namely:

The Study Phase

 The Design Phase

 The Development Phase

 The Operators Phase

System analysis is a vast field of study through which system analyst puts his

thoughts and searches for the solution of problem. He has to get a clear idea of what

he has in hand and what he has to produce. He has to extract the essence of

expectations. He has to satisfy the user in the very possible way. System analysis

needs and should include the following steps of study:

 Study of current methods, the basic inputs available and output desired.

 The splitting of a variable inputs into (.mdf) files so as to reduce

redundancy and increase consistency.

 Give the idea of key – field (if any) .

 Ideas regarding code generation.

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Software Analysis starts with a preliminary analysis and later switches on to a detailed

one. During the preliminary analysis the Analyst takes a quick look at what is needed

and whether the cost benefits. Detailed analysis studies in depth all the cornered

factors, which builds and strengthens the software.

A system study is a step-by-step process used to identify and then developed the

software needed to control the processing of specific application. System study is also

known as SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

Steps of SDLC are:

1. Problem Definition

2. Feasibility Study

3. System Analysis

4. System Design

5. Implementation

6. Post Implementation

7. Maintenance

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2.1 EXISTING SYSTEM

Existing system is a manual one in which users are maintaining books to store

the information like Student Details, Instructor Details, Schedule Details and

feedbacks about students who attempted exam as per schedule.. It is very difficult to

maintain historical data..

2.2 LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING SYSTEM

In the existing system all the office works was done manually. The manual work

processes was time consuming and hence slow. Following are the main drawbacks of

the existing system:

 A lot of copies of question papers have to be made.

 A lot of correction work hence delay in giving the results.

 A lot of tabulation work for each subject results.

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2.3 PROPOSED SYSTEM

This application is used to conduct online examination. The students can sit at

individual terminals and login to write the exam in the given duration. The questions

have to be given to the students. This application will perform correction, display the

result immediately and also store it in database. This application provides the

administrator with a facility to add new exams. This application provides the Instructor

add questions to the exam, modify questions in the exam in a particular exam. This

application takes care of authentication of the administrator, Instructor as well as the

student.

2.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM

The objective of the Online Examination Tool is to provide better information for

the users of this system for better results for their maintainence in student examination

schedule details and grading details.

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3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

3.1 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION

SRS (Software Requirement Specification) is a document that completely describes

what the proposed should do, without describing how the software does it.

PURPOSE : The purpose of the project is to develop a system which is user

friendly, easy to use , maintain and satisfies all the requirements of the user.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

1) The operation time should be small and the throughput should be high.

2) It should produce timely and accurate result.

SOFTWARE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES

i) Maintainability – Since it is directly associated with the database, so

there is very little maintainability problem with this tool.

ii) Portability – Since there is very limited usage of separate forms, this

tool is very much portable. This tool uses several canvases on the same

form.

iii) Flexibility – This tool is very much flexible for future enhancements.

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PROPOSED SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

The system environment can be classified into two categories –

 Hardware environment

 Software environment

Hardware Environment

 Pentium-IV Processor.

 256 MB Ram.

 512 KB Cache Memory.

 Hard Disk 10 GB.

 Mouse/Keyboard as pointing device.

Software Environment

 Operating System : Windows

 Web-Technology : PHP

 Front-End : HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT

 Back-End : MySQL

 Web Server : Apache SERVER.

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4. SYSTEM DESIGN

INTRODUCTION

System design is the second step in the system life cycle, in which

overall design of the system is achieved. The functionalities of the system

is designed and studied in this phase. The first step is designing of

program specification. This determines the various data inputs to the

system, data flow and the format in which output is to be obtained.

Design phase is a transmission phase because it is a transition from

user oriented document to computer data. The activity in the design

phase is the allocation of functions to manual operations, equipment and

computer programs. Flow charts prepared in the study time received and

decomposed until all functions in the system perform evidently.

Design is a multistep process that focuses on data structures,

software architecture, procedural details( algorithms etc) and links

between the modules. The design process goes through logical and

physical stages. In logical design reviews are made linking existing

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system and specification gathered. The physical plan specifies any

hardware and software requirement, which satisfies the local design.

Modularization of task is made in the mode. The success of any

integrated system depends on the planning of each and every

fundamental module. Usually a project is revised in step by step

sequence. Inter phase management of such module is also

important.Software design methodology changes continually as new

methods, better analysis and broader understanding evolve.

Various techniques for software design do exit with the availability of

criteria for design quality. Software design leads three technical activities-

design, code and test.

The techniques for software design do exit with the availability of

criteria for design quality. Software design leads three technical activities-

design, code and test that are required to build and verify software. Each

activity transforms information, which validates the software. The design

system converts theoretical solution introduced by the feasibility study into

a logical reality.

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4.1 INPUT DESIGN

Input design is the process of converting user-originate inputs to a

computer-based format. The goal of design input data is to make data

entry as easy, logical and free. The most common source of data

processing errors is inactive input data. Effective design of the input data

minimizes the error made by data entry operators. Catching errors on

input is far less costly than correcting after data storage is complete.

User-friendly input design enables quick error detecting and

correction. Verification and validation is the most important in input

design. Since the system is used interactively, it has two types of inputs.

Interactive input-which is the point contact of the user with the system and

the input to the internal system i.e. Databases. For full efficiency of the

system, it is necessary that the input must be accurate. Since the user of

the system may not be a technical person and may not know input

concepts so it is required that he warn, prevent and correct invalid data

entry.

There are many ways that can be designed to handle such a

situation. We can prevent the user entering invalid data into the

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databases by warning, neglecting or messaging appropriately. The user is

then allowed to input correct data. Some help provisions may aid the user

to point out the error. In this system inputs are collected from terminals

through keyboard.

4.2 OUTPUT DESIGN

Output design has been an ongoing activity from the very beginning

of the project. The objective of the output design is to convey the

information of all past activities, current status and to emphasize

important events. The output generally refers to the results and

information that is generated from the system.

The output design of the system is accomplished keeping in mind the

following activities:

 Determine what information is to display.

 Decide whether to display or print the information retrieved,

processed, generated from the system.

 Arrange the presentation of information in an acceptable format.

 Decide how to distribute the output to the intended recipients.

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 In the output design phase one or more output media can be selected.

Out of which the most common ones are CRT displays and print out. Here

only CRT display has been attempted. A rapid enquiry is obtained from

CRT displays. From design is made interesting and attractive. Easy

understanding and effectiveness is made possible.

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4.3 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

The DFD takes an input-process-output view of a system i.e. data objects flow

into the software, are transformed by processing elements, and resultant data objects

flow out of the software.

Data objects represented by labeled arrows and transformation are represented

by circles also called as bubbles. DFD is presented in a hierarchical fashion i.e. the

first data flow model represents the system as a whole. Subsequent DFD refine the

context diagram (level 0 DFD), providing increasing details with each subsequent

level.

The DFD enables the software engineer to develop models of the information

domain & functional domain at the same time. As the DFD is refined into greater levels

of details, the analyst perform an implicit functional decomposition of the system. At

the same time, the DFD refinement results in a corresponding refinement of the data

as it moves through the process that embody the applications.

A context-level DFD for the system the primary external entities produce

information for use by the system and consume information generated by the system.

The labeled arrow represents data objects or object hierarchy.

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RULES FOR DFD :

 Fix the scope of the system by means of context diagrams.

 Organize the DFD so that the main sequence of the actions

 Reads left to right and top to bottom.

 Identify all inputs and outputs.

 Identify and label each process internal to the system with Rounded circles.

 A process is required for all the data transformation and Transfers. Therefore,
never connect a data store to a data Source or the destinations or another
data store with just a Data flow arrow.

 Do not indicate hardware and ignore control information.

 Make sure the names of the processes accurately convey everything the process
is done.

 There must not be unnamed process.

 Indicate external sources and destinations of the data, with Squares.

 Number each occurrence of repeated external entities.

 Identify all data flows for each process step, except simple Record retrievals.

 Label data flow on each arrow.

 Use details flow on each arrow.

 Use the details flow arrow to indicate data movements.

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DATABASE :

User
registrationn

Take Test

Online
Examination

Database

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USER REGISTRATION :

User
User registration details

Register Update Search for view user

user user details user details details

TAKING TEST :

User
Taking Test details

Start End Exam View

Exam Result

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5. MODULES

MODULES:

1 : ADMIN MODULE
2 . INSTRUCTOR MODULE
3 . STUDENT MODULE

1 . ADMIN MODULE :

1. REGISTER
2. LOGIN
3. CHANGE PASSWORD & FORGOT PASSWORD
4. STUDENT -MODIFING DETAILS
5. DEPARTMENTS-ENTERING/MODIFYING DETAILS
6. INSTRUCTOR DETAILS-MODIFYING DETAILS

2. INSTRUCTOR MODULE :

1. REGISTER
2. LOGIN
3. CHANGE PASSWORD & FORGOT PASSWORD
4. ADD QUESTIONS-DEPARTMENTS VERIFING.
5. UPDATE QUESTIONS -DEPARTMENTS VERIFING
6. CREATE EXAMS
7. UPDATE EXAMS
8. VIEW EXAM DETAILS - VIEW NO OF REGISTERED STUDENTS
VIEW NO OF ATTENDED STUDENTS

9. EVALUATE QUESTION : MULTIPLE CHOICE

TRUE/FALSE

3. STUDENT DETAILS :

1. REGISTER
2. LOGIN
3. TAKE EXAM - MULTIPLE CHOICE
TRUE/FALSE
4. SEE EXAM RESULTS
5. LOGOUT
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6. TESTING AND DEBUGGING

Software testing is a critical element of software quality assurance and

represents the ultimate reviews of specification, design and coding.
Testing presents an interesting anomaly of the software. During earlier
definition and development phases, it was attempted to build software
from abstract concept to a tangible implementation.
The testing phase involves the testing of the
developed system using various set data. Presentation of test data plays
a vital role in system testing. After preparing the test data the system
under study was tested using test data. While testing the system by using
test data errors were found and corrected. A series of tests were
performed for the proposed system before the system was ready for
implementation. The various types of testing done on the system are:
 Unit Testing
 Integration Testing
 Validation Testing
 User Acceptance Testing
 System Testing

 UNIT TESTING
Unit testing focuses verification effort on the smallest unit of software
design, the module. It comprises the set of test performed by the
programmer prior to integration of the unit into larger system. The testing
was carried out during the coding stage itself. In this step each module is

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found to be working satisfactorily as regards to the expected output from
the module.

 INTEGRATION TESTING

Integration testing is a systematic technique for constructing the program

structure while at the same time conducting tests to uncover error
associated within the interface. The objective is to take unit tested
modules and build a program structure that has been dictated by design.
All modules are combined in this step. The entire program is tested as
whole. And chaos in interfaces may usually result. A set of errors is
encountered in such a case.

The integration testing can be carried out using two

methodologies:

# Top Down Integration

# Bottom Up Integration

The first one is done where integration is carried out by addition of minor
modules to major modules. While Bottom Up integration follows
combination of smaller ones to large one. Here Bottom Up Integration
was encouraged. Even though correction was difficult because the
isolation of causes is complicated by the vastness of the entire program,

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all the errors found in the system were corrected and then forwarded to
the next testing steps.

 USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING

User acceptance of a system is the key factor for the success of any
system. The system under consideration was tested for users acceptance
by constantly keeping in touch with the perspective system user at the
time of developing and making changes wherever required. This is done
with the regards to the following points:
A system may be defined as a set of instruction combined in the same
form and directed to some purpose.
Before any development is undertaken certain specifications are prepared
which objectively describe the application system. The System
specifications are made after consulting the end user managers of the
relevant departments.
Software to be developed is planned on the basis of requirement of the
user. The problem definition statement description of present situation and
goal to be achieved by news system.

The success of system depends on how accurately a problem is defined,

thoroughly investigated carried out through choice of solution. User need
identification and analysis that are concerned with what the uses needs
rather than what he/she wants. System explains how to perform specific
activities or task, which does what and what.

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7. SCOPE AND RESULT DISCUSSION

INTRODUCTION

Even the best system developed has some flaws or others. There always
exist scope of further improvement in the system. The effect of
implementations of new computerized system is found remarkable.

The following are the major improvement of the new system over the
existing system.

 A fully menu driven user-friendly computerized system has been

developed where the user can perform task like entering data,
deleting and updating the information with great ease.

 All the operations are carried automatically preventing a lot of

manual work.

 Additional checks have also been incorporated into the system to

avoid duplications of data as far as possible.

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SCOPE FOR FURTHER IMPROVEMENT

Every project whether large or small has some limitations no matter

however diligently developed. In some cases limitations is small while in
other cases they may be broad also. The new system has got some
limitations. Major areas where modifications can be done are as follows:

 Our system is online so further it can be improved.

 The security is limited so some additional arrangement could be

made to provide more security to the system.

 There is no provision of complain handling but has feedback option

so further it can be added.

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MAIN ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SYSTEM

This project gives an overview of the Online Examination System.

After entering into the project, user is left with several options via –

a) Automation of entire system improves the efficiency.

b) Updating of information becomes so easier.

c) It gives appropriate access to the authorized users depending on

their permissions.

d) It provides a friendly graphical user interface which proves to be

better when compared to the existing system.

It is a computerized system, which can be used very easily & effectively

by the administrators of the online examination system.

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 8 BIBLIOGRAPHY

The following books were referred during the analysis and execution phase of the
project

 Books Referred :

 BEGINNING PHP 5 --- DAVE MERCER

 BLACK BOOK HTML --- WILEY DREAMTECH

 PHP AND MYSQL WEB DEVELOPMENT --- LUKEWELLING,LAURA

 MICROSOFT SQL SERVER-2000 ---RANKIN,PAUL & JENSEN

 SQL SERVER-2000 --- DUSAN PETKOVIC

 PHP IN A NUTSHELL --- PAUL HUDSON

 Websites Referred:

http://www.projectworlds.in

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