Abstract

This research work investigated the level of reduction of examination malpractice in General Studies examinations in Ebonyi State University through computer-based test (CBT) mode of examination. The population of the study consists of 2022 year 1 and year 2 students of Ebonyi satate university, Abakaliki. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. A sample of 200 students was selected for the study through stratified random sampling technique. A 15 item likert 4-points of questionnaire was used in data collection. It had reliability Coefficient of 0.70 determined using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The data generated was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions while the hypotheses were analyzed using chi-square and t-test statistical tools tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that CBT effectively reduced examination malpractice in General studies examination in Ebonyi state university, Abakaliki. In-view of the result, the researcher has to recommend that both the government at all level and non-governmental agencies should join hands in encouraging computer-based examination system.