JP2007066329A - System, apparatus, and method for providing examination question, and program for making computer execute the same method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily create examination questions with various expression capability, and to enable an examinee to efficiently answer the questions in an examination using a computer. <P>SOLUTION: An apparatus for providing examination questions is provided with: an examination question creation server 101 which stores a plurality of contents created, by combining document information constituting one of examination questions created by a first application with graphic or image information constituting one of examination questions created but by a second application different from the first application to be used as one content; a terminal 103 for editing the examination questions which edits the contents; and a terminal 104 for the examinee equipped with a display control part 322 for controlling a display screen 320 so as to display the contents in a prescribed layout. The display control part 322 displays the document information with the first application, and displays the graphic information or the image information with the second application. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a test problem providing system, a test problem providing apparatus, a test problem providing method, and a program for causing a computer to execute the method, which provide a test problem in a test performed using a computer.

  In recent years, a test system using a so-called personal computer in which test questions are displayed on a display screen of a personal computer deployed at a test site and answered using a personal computer has been implemented in earnest. In order to create a test question in this test system, it is generally carried out by a test question creator, an illustration creator, and an editor (or printer).

  Specifically, exam questions are created by the test question creator, the illustration creator creates illustrations according to the above test question documents, and the editor (or printer) creates the test questions. After collecting and proofreading sentences and illustrations, the test question is completed by the process of creating it as a single test question. In general, the above work process is performed by DTP (Desktop Publishing) software.

  However, in the work process using DTP software in the prior art, the editor (or the printer) collects the contents (problem sentences, illustrations) created by the problem creator and the illustration creator, Since the work will be poured into test questions (units), if there are corrections in the above content, the editor (or printer) will request the content creator (problem creator or illustration creator) to correct the content. It will be. When the content is ready, the editor or printer adds typesetting information (ruby, ruled lines, etc.) on the unit. Thus, whenever there are corrections in the content, the editor (or printer) must repeat the above proofreading work, which is complicated and takes a long time to complete the unit. There was a problem that it was.

  In addition, in such a system, a system in which one screen is composed of a single question is conceivable as a system that supports input of an answer to a test question. However, in this system, the test taker will not make a mistake in the answer column for the question, but it should answer within the time limit, such as being unable to grasp the list of already answered questions or moving the screen to the question you want to answer. There was a problem that it was unkind to the test takers.

  A system using a web browser is also conceivable. However, this system cannot express typesetting information (required vertical writing, ruby, etc., for paper-based national language tests), so the test using a personal computer cannot be performed or must be expressed as an image. In addition, there was a problem that the divergence from the paper-based test image was increased and it was severe for the examinees.

  Further, a system that displays the question sentence and the answer column on separate display screens is conceivable. However, in this system, since the display area and resolution of the computer display are limited, the question sentence display area and the answer column area cannot be displayed on one screen, and therefore, scroll bars are often provided respectively. The candidate has entered the answer to the question in the corresponding answer field by scrolling vertically or horizontally, but since the question text display area and the answer field area are not linked, the answer is incorrect when entering the answer. There was a problem of entering in the field. In addition, moving the screen using the left / right / up / down scroll bars in a time-constrained test is problematic for examinees.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems (problems), and a test problem providing system, a test problem providing apparatus, and a test problem providing apparatus capable of easily creating test problems having various expressive powers, It is an object to provide a test question providing method and a program for causing a computer to execute the method.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a test question providing system, a test question providing device, a test question providing method, and a program for causing a computer to execute the method, which can make an examinee answer efficiently.

  In order to solve the above problems, a test problem providing system according to the present invention is a test problem providing system for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer, wherein a server connected to a network is configured to Document information constituting one question as one content, or graphic information constituting one question of the test question and at least one of image information constituting one question of the test question and the document information A storage unit that stores a plurality of the contents as one content, a selection unit that selects any content from the plurality of contents stored by the storage unit, and a content selected by the selection unit Extraction extracted from a plurality of contents stored by the storage means And a layout designating unit for designating a layout of the content extracted by the extracting unit, and the terminal device for examinees connected to the network controls the display screen and designates the layout by the layout designating unit. Display control means for displaying the content extracted by the extraction means based on the determined layout and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content.

  According to the present invention, a test question can be created in units of content, and a test question can be completed by editing the created content.

  In the test question providing system according to the present invention, the document information is created by first application software, and the graphic information is created by second application software different from the first application software, The display control means displays the document information by the first application software, and displays the graphic information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, the test question creator can create the content using a plurality of different desired application software according to the content of the test question.

  In the test question providing system according to the present invention, the document information is created by first application software, and the image information is created by second application software different from the first application software, The display control means displays the document information by the first application software, and displays the image information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, the test question creator can create the content using a plurality of different desired application software according to the content of the test question.

  Further, the test question providing system according to the present invention prints at least one of the content displayed on the display screen and the answer information input in the answer column displayed on the display screen. And a printing apparatus connected to the printer.

  According to the present invention, the examinee can take back the question sentence and his / her answer after the test is completed.

  The test problem providing apparatus according to the present invention is a test problem providing apparatus for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer, and is a method for providing one of the test problems created by the first application software. A plurality of the contents, with a combination of the document information constituting and the graphic information constituting one question of the test question created by the second application software different from the first application software as one content Input means for inputting or receiving; and a display control means for controlling the display screen to display the content input or received by the input means in a predetermined layout and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content; And the display control means converts the document information to the first information. The display by the application software, and displaying the graphic information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently display a test question that includes document information and graphic information and is created by application software in which each piece of information is different.

  The test problem providing apparatus according to the present invention is a test problem providing apparatus for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer, and is a method for providing one of the test problems created by the first application software. A plurality of the contents using a combination of document information constituting the image information and image information constituting one question of the test question created by second application software different from the first application software as one content Input means for inputting or receiving; and a display control means for controlling the display screen to display the content input or received by the input means in a predetermined layout and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content; And the display control means forwards the document information. It displays the first application software, and displaying the image information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently display a test question that includes document information and image information and that is created by application software having different pieces of information.

  The test problem providing method according to the present invention is a test problem providing method for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer, and document information constituting one problem of the test problem is used as one content. Or a content creation step of creating, as one content, a combination of at least one of graphic information constituting one question of the test question and image information constituting one question of the test question and the document information; A selection step for selecting arbitrary content from a plurality of contents created by the content creation step, a layout designation step for designating a layout of the content selected by the selection step, and a layout designated by the layout designation step Selected by the selection step based on A display step of displaying the answer column corresponding to the content and displays the content, characterized in that it contains.

  According to the present invention, a test question can be created in units of content, and a test question can be completed by editing the created content.

  Further, in the test question providing method according to the present invention, the creation step creates the document information with the first application software, and creates the graphic information with a second application different from the first application software. It is created by software, and the display step displays the document information by the first application software and displays the graphic information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, the test question creator can create the content using a plurality of different desired application software according to the content of the test question.

  Also, in the test question providing method according to the present invention, the creation step creates the document information with the first application software, and the second application different from the first application software. It is created by software, and the display step displays the document information by the first application software, and displays the image information by the second application software.

  According to the present invention, the test question creator can create the content using a plurality of different desired application software according to the content of the test question.

  In addition, the test question providing method according to the present invention prints at least one of the content displayed in the display step and the answer information input in the answer column displayed in the display step after the test ends. And a printing process.

  According to the present invention, the examinee can take back the question sentence and his / her answer after the test is completed.

  Further, the program according to the present invention can cause a computer to execute the above-described test question providing method.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a server connected to a network uses document information constituting one question of a test question as one content, or a figure constituting one question of the test question. Information and a combination of at least one of image information constituting one question of the test question and the document information as one content, storage means for storing a plurality of the contents, and a plurality of contents stored by the storage means Selection means for selecting arbitrary content from among the above, an extraction means for extracting the content selected by the selection means from among the plurality of contents stored by the storage means, and the content extracted by the extraction means Layout designating means for designating a layout, and connected to the network. The test taker terminal device controls the display screen to display the content extracted by the extraction unit based on the layout designated by the layout designation unit and to display the answer column corresponding to the content. Display control means, exam questions can be created in content units, and the created questions can be completed by editing the created content. There is an effect that a test question providing system capable of easily creating a question is obtained.

  Also, according to the present invention, the document information is created by first application software, the graphic information is created by second application software different from the first application software, and the display control means However, since the document information is displayed by the first application software and the graphic information is displayed by the second application software, the test question creator can create a plurality of different desired ones according to the content of the test question. The content can be created by using application software, thereby providing an effect of obtaining a test question providing system capable of easily creating test questions having various expressive powers.

  Also, according to the present invention, the document information is created by first application software, the image information is created by second application software different from the first application software, and the display control means However, since the document information is displayed by the first application software and the image information is displayed by the second application software, the test question creator can create a plurality of different desired ones according to the content of the test question. The content can be created by using application software, thereby providing an effect of obtaining a test question providing system capable of easily creating test questions having various expressive powers.

  Further, according to the present invention, connected to the network, which prints at least one of the content displayed on the display screen and the answer information input in the answer column displayed on the display screen Since it has a printing device, the test taker can take back the question text and his / her answer after the test is completed, thereby obtaining a test question providing system that can avoid the negative effects of paperless test questions. Play.

  Further, according to the present invention, the document information constituting one question of the test question created by the first application software and the second application software different from the first application software are created. A combination of graphic information constituting one question of the test question is taken as one content, an input means for inputting or receiving a plurality of the contents, and a display screen is controlled to be inputted or received by the input means. Display control means for displaying the displayed content in a predetermined layout and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software, Graphic information is obtained by the second application software. Because it is a test question that includes document information and graphic information, it is possible to efficiently display a test question created by different application software. There is an effect that a test problem providing apparatus capable of easily providing a given test problem can be obtained.

  Also, according to the present invention, the document information constituting one of the test questions created by the first application software and the second application software different from the first application software are created. A combination of image information constituting one of the test questions as one content, input means for inputting or receiving a plurality of the contents, and a display screen is controlled or input by the input means. Display content displayed in a predetermined layout and display an answer column corresponding to the content, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software, The image information is used as the second application software. Since it is displayed by air, it is a test question that includes document information and image information, and each question can be efficiently displayed by using different application software. There is an effect that a test problem providing apparatus capable of easily providing a powerful test problem can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, the document information constituting one question of the test question is used as one content, or the graphic information constituting one question of the test question and the one question of the test question are constituted. A content creation step of creating a combination of at least one of image information and the document information as one content; a selection step of selecting arbitrary content from a plurality of content created by the content creation step; and the selection A layout designating process for designating a layout of the content selected in the process, a content selected in the selecting process based on the layout designated in the layout designating process, and an answer column corresponding to the content Display process. Tests that can be created in units of content and can be completed by editing the created content. This makes it easy to create test questions with a variety of expressive powers. There is an effect that a problem providing method is obtained.

  According to the invention, the creating step creates the document information by using the first application software, and creates the graphic information by using the second application software different from the first application software. In the display step, the document information is displayed by the first application software and the graphic information is displayed by the second application software. The content can be created using a plurality of different desired application software, thereby obtaining a test question providing method capable of easily creating test questions having various expressive powers. There is an effect.

  According to the present invention, the creation step creates the document information by using first application software and creates the image information by using second application software different from the first application software. In the display step, the document information is displayed by the first application software, and the image information is displayed by the second application software. The content can be created using a plurality of different desired application software, thereby obtaining a test question providing method capable of easily creating test questions having various expressive powers. There is an effect.

  According to the present invention, after the test is completed, the printing step of printing at least one of the content of the content displayed by the display step and the answer information input in the answer column displayed by the display step. Therefore, the test taker can take back the question sentence and his / her answer after the test is completed, thereby obtaining an effect of providing a test question providing method capable of allowing the test taker to answer efficiently.

  In addition, according to the present invention, by causing a computer to execute the method described above, there is an effect that a program capable of realizing the above-described operation by the computer can be obtained.

  Exemplary embodiments of a test problem providing system, a test problem providing apparatus, a test problem providing method, and a program for causing a computer to execute the method will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Configuration of examination question providing system)
First, the configuration of the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 101 is a test question creation server, 102 is a test question creation terminal device, 103 is a test question editing terminal device, and 104 is installed in a test venue or owned by a test taker. An examinee's terminal device, 105 is a printer device, and these are connected by a network 100 such as the Internet or a LAN.

  Here, the test questions are created by each question creator using the test question creation terminal device 102 by using the respective optimum application software, and transmitted to the test question creation server 101 via the network 100. The transmitted test question is stored in a predetermined storage area of the test question creation server 101. Also, the test question editing terminal device 103 reads the test questions stored in a predetermined area of the test question creation server 101, configures the layout of those test questions, and transmits the layout information to the test question creation server 101. To do.

  The transmitted layout information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the test question creation server 101, and constitutes a test question database together with the test problems stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, as necessary, the test question is transmitted to the examinee terminal device 104.

  The network 100 includes a public telephone line network and a dedicated telephone line network. Further, the test taker terminal device 104 does not necessarily need to be connected to the network 100 when the test question is provided by a removable recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

(Hardware configuration of exam question providing system)
Next, the hardware of the test question creating server 101, the test question creating terminal device 102, the test question editing terminal device 103, and the test taker terminal device 104 constituting the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention. The configuration will be described. FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration of a test question creation server, a test question creation terminal device, a test question editing terminal device, and a test taker terminal device that constitute the test question providing system according to the present embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram.

  2, 201 indicates a CPU that controls the entire apparatus, 202 indicates a ROM that stores basic input / output programs, and 203 indicates a RAM that is used as a work area of the CPU 201.

  Reference numeral 204 denotes an HDD (hard disk drive) that controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD (hard disk) 205 under the control of the CPU 201, and 205 denotes an HD that stores data written according to the control of the HDD 204. Yes. Reference numeral 206 denotes an FDD (flexible disk drive) that controls reading / writing of data with respect to the FD (flexible disk) 207 according to the control of the CPU 201, and 207 denotes a removable FD that stores data written according to the control of the FDD 206. Respectively.

  Reference numeral 208 denotes a cursor, menu, window, or a display (eg, CRT, TFT liquid crystal display, plasma display) that displays various data such as characters and images, and 209 is connected to the network 100 via a communication line 210. , I / F (interface) functioning as an interface between the network 100 and the CPU 201 is shown. Reference numeral 211 denotes a keyboard having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, and various instructions. Reference numeral 212 denotes a mouse for selecting and executing various instructions, selecting a processing target, moving a cursor, and the like. ing.

  Reference numeral 213 denotes a scanner that optically reads characters and images, 214 denotes a printer that prints characters and images according to the control of the CPU 201, 215 denotes a CD-ROM that is a removable recording medium, and 216 denotes a CD-ROM 215. A CD-ROM drive for controlling the reading of data with respect to the computer, 217 connected to a speaker (including headphones and earphones) for outputting voice and music, 218 connected to a tablet for inputting handwritten characters, and 200 connected to the above components. Each bus is shown.

(Functional configuration of the exam question providing system)
Next, a functional configuration of the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, in the test question providing system, the test question creation server 101 includes a test question database 300, a content receiving unit 301, a content registration unit 302, a content selection unit 304, a content extraction unit 305, and a layout designation unit 306. The content editing unit 303 and the test question transmission unit 307 are configured.

  The test question creation terminal apparatus 102 includes a content creation unit 311 and a content transmission unit 312. In addition, the test taker terminal device 104 includes a display screen 320, a test question receiving unit 321, a display control unit 322, a content instruction unit 323, a cursor control unit 324, an answer column instruction unit 325, and a display form change. Part 326.

  Here, the content creation unit 311 of the test question creation terminal device 102 includes a plurality of application software (application 1, application 2, application 3,...) And creates content using these application software. To do. Here, the content includes a document, a figure (including a graph), an image, and the like that constitute one of the test questions (for example, a small question). Furthermore, the content may include sound information (sound information for hearing test and music information).

  In the content creation unit 311, the test question creator extracts (selects) and launches application software that is optimal for creating content from the plurality of application software. Therefore, the plurality of application software includes application software for document creation / editing, application software for graphic creation / editing, application software for image input / editing, and the like. Specifically, the content creating unit 311 realizes its function by the CPU 201 executing a program (application software) recorded in the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, etc. shown in FIG. To do.

  The content transmission unit 312 transmits the content created by the content creation unit 311 to the test question creation server 101 via the network 100. Specifically, the content transmission unit 312 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  The content receiver 301 of the test question creation server 101 receives the content transmitted from the test question creation terminal device 102. Specifically, the content receiving unit 301 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  The content registration unit 302 registers the content received by the content reception unit 301 in a predetermined storage area of the test question database 300. Specifically, in the content registration unit 302, the HDD 204 and the FDD 206 realize their functions when the CPU 201 executes a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, and the like. Further, the test question database 300 realizes its function by, for example, the HD 205 and the FD 207.

  The content selection unit 304 selects arbitrary content from the content registered (stored) in the test question database 300 in accordance with an instruction from the test question editing terminal device 103. Specifically, the content selection unit 304 accesses the exam question database 300 and acquires list information of contents registered in the exam question database 300. Then, the content to be selected is determined with reference to the acquired list information. The content selection unit 304 realizes its function by the CPU 201 executing a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, and the like.

  The content extraction unit 305 extracts the content selected by the content selection unit 304 from the test question database 300. Specifically, the content extraction unit 305 realizes the functions of the HDD 204 and the FDD 206 when the CPU 201 executes a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, the RAM 203, the HD 205, the FD 207, and the CD-ROM 215.

  The layout designation unit 306 designates the layout of the content extracted by the content extraction unit 305. Specifically, the layout information (information regarding the display position) of each content is specified in accordance with an instruction from the test question editing terminal device 103, and the specified layout information is registered in association with each content. Furthermore, an answer column is created, and the relevance information between the created answer column and the content is specified.

  That is, the test question editing terminal device 103 receives the content extracted by the content extraction unit 305 from the content editing unit 303, and displays the received content on the display screen using application software in which each content is created. To do. Then, the layout of each content is determined on the display screen by the examination question editor, and the layout information (information regarding the display position of the content) is extracted based on the determined layout, and the layout information and answer column And the content relevance information are transmitted to the content editing unit 303.

  The registered layout information and information on the relationship between the answer column and the content are stored in the test question database 300. The layout specifying unit 306 realizes its function by the CPU 201 executing a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, and the like.

  The test question transmission unit 307 transmits a plurality of contents stored in the test question database 300, their layout information, and information on the relationship between the answer column and the content to the test taker terminal device 104 as test questions (information). The test question transmission unit 307 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the test question receiving unit 321 of the test taker terminal device 104 receives the test question (information) transmitted from the test question creating server 101. The test question receiving unit 321 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  The display control unit 322 displays each content of the test question received by the test question receiving unit 321 on the display screen 320 based on the layout information, and displays an answer column on the display screen 320. Specifically, the received content is displayed on the display screen using application software in which each content is created. The display control unit 322 realizes its function by the CPU 201 executing a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, and the like. Moreover, the display screen 320 implement | achieves the function by the display 208, for example.

  The content instruction unit 323 instructs the display area where arbitrary content is displayed from the contents displayed on the display screen 320 or the vicinity of the display area. Specifically, the function is realized by the mouse 212 shown in FIG.

  The cursor control unit 324 moves the cursor for inputting data to the answer column corresponding to the content instructed by the content instruction unit 323. Specifically, the answer field corresponding to the content instructed by the content instruction unit 323 is determined based on the relevance information between the answer field and the content. Then, the display position where the corresponding answer column is displayed is recognized, and the cursor is moved to the display position. The cursor control unit 324 realizes its function when the CPU 201 executes a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, or the like.

  In this way, the examinee does not need to search for an answer column for the instructed content (question). In addition, the examinee can avoid entering (inputting) the answer by mistake in the answer column.

  The answer column instruction unit 325 indicates a display area in which an arbitrary answer column is always displayed from among the answer columns displayed on the display screen 320. Specifically, as with the content instruction unit 323, the function is realized by the mouse 212 shown in FIG.

  The display form changing unit 326 changes the display form of the content corresponding to the answer column instructed by the answer column instructing unit 325. Specifically, the display color of the image such as the character, figure, and reverse display of the content is changed, the font of the character is changed, and the size of the figure and the image is changed. In addition, it is only necessary to change the display form and clarify the difference from other contents. The display form changing unit 326 realizes its function when the CPU 201 executes a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, or the like.

  In this way, the examinee does not need to search for the content (question) for the indicated answer column. In addition, the examinee can avoid making a mistake in the answer column.

  In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, the test question database is shown as being in the test question creation server 101, but the present invention is not limited to this. The test question database may be on a database server (not shown), and the test question database may be accessed via the network 100. The database server is not limited to one.

  Although the test question editing terminal device 103 is also connected via the network 100, the test question editing may be directly performed using a keyboard or a mouse provided in the test question creation server 101. In this case, the test question editing terminal device 103 is not necessary. Furthermore, the provision of the test questions created in the test question creation terminal device 102 to the examinee terminal device 104 and the input of the created content to the test question creation server 101 are transmitted via the network 100. In addition, the recording may be performed via a removable recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

(Table structure of exam question database)
Next, the table structure of the test question database of the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described. 4-6 is explanatory drawing which shows the table structure of the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. There are two types of problem masters: a small problem master and a large problem master. The small problem master is a master about so-called small problems or branch problems, such as factorization and kanji problems. For example, the large problem master is a group of small problems such as physics and society. Master of great problems.

  In FIG. 4, 401 is a small question (content) master, and 402 is an answer (column) master. The sub-problem master 401 includes a sub-problem (content) ID, a problem text (document information) created by a word processor software such as Microsoft word, and application software such as Microsoft Excel, powerpoint, and video. And the image display position (information) related to the image display position (for example, the right side of the question text, the lower side of the question text) of each of the explanation images described above. Composed.

  The answer master 402 is composed of the same small problem ID as the corresponding small problem master, an answer column number, and an answer pattern. The answer pattern is information relating to a type such as keyboard input or handwriting input.

  In FIG. 5, 501 is a major problem master, 502 is data relating to a minor problem in the major problem, and 503 is an answer master. Similar to the small problem master 401 shown in FIG. 4, the large problem master 501 includes a large problem ID, a problem text (document information), an explanatory image, and an image display position. Each content is the same as that of the small problem master 401.

  Further, the data 502 related to the sub-problems in the main problem includes the same main problem ID as the main problem ID of the corresponding main problem master 501, a problem number indicating the number of the sub-problem in the main problem It consists of a problem text, an explanatory image, and an image display position. Further, the answer master 503 is composed of the same large problem ID as the corresponding large problem master, the same problem number as the problem number of the data 502 relating to the small problem in the large problem, the answer column number, and the answer pattern. Is done. By having these data structures, the large problem master 501, the data 502 regarding the small problems in the large problem, and the answer master 503 can have a corresponding relationship.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure related to the master of a test question. In FIG. 6, 601 is a test master, 602 and 603 are data relating to a major test problem, and 604 is data relating to a minor problem in the major test problem. When a question is selected from the question master shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 to create a test question, first, a test master 601 composed only of a test ID for specifying the test question is created. When creating a test question, when selecting a question from the major problem master 501 (data 602 regarding the major problem for testing), the main text of the major problem is created each time, and the minor problem in the major problem master 401 is created. There are two possible cases: the case of selecting from the above (data 603 relating to the major test problem).

  The data 602 relating to the major test problem is composed of the same test ID as the test ID of the test master 601 and the major problem ID of the major master selected from the plurality of major masters 501. Further, the data 603 relating to the major test problem includes a test ID that is the same as the test ID of the test master 601, a major problem number indicating a number for the test problem, and a newly created problem text.

  Further, the data 604 related to the minor problem in the test major problem includes a test ID identical to the test ID of the test master 601, a major problem number identical to the major problem number of the data 603 related to the major test problem, and a plurality of minor problems. It consists of a sub-problem ID of a sub-problem master selected from the problem master 401.

(Procedure of exam question creation server)
Next, the processing procedure of the server (test question creation server 101) constituting the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing of the server constituting the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 7, it is first determined whether or not content has been received from the test question creation terminal device 102 (step S701). Here, when content is received (step S701: Yes), registration is performed in the test question database 300 (step S702). On the other hand, if no content has been received (step S701: NO), the process proceeds to step S703 without doing anything.

  Next, in step S703, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to edit a test question. If there is no instruction (step S703: No), the process proceeds to step S709 without doing anything. On the other hand, if there is an instruction to edit a test question in step S703 (step S703: Yes), a list of contents registered in the test question database 300 is displayed (step S704). Then, after waiting for one or more contents to be selected from them, if selected (step S705: Yes), the selected contents are extracted from the test question database 300 (step S706).

  After that, it waits for the layout (display position) of each selected content to be designated, and when designated (step S707: Yes), the instructed layout information is registered (step S708). This completes the exam question.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to send a test question (step S709). If there is a transmission instruction (step S709: Yes), the test problem related to the transmission instruction is transmitted to a predetermined transmission destination (step S710), and a series of processing ends (returns). On the other hand, if there is no transmission instruction in step S709 (step S709: No), a series of processing is terminated (returned) without doing anything.

(Processing procedure for terminal equipment for examinees)
Next, a processing procedure of the examinee's terminal device 104 constituting the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing of the examinee's terminal device constituting the test question providing system according to this embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether or not a test question has been received from the test question creation server 101 (step S801). Here, when the test question is received and received (step S801: Yes), the first sub-problem of the entire test question is extracted (step S802), and the extracted sub-problem is identified by which application. Information relating to the application software created or extracted is extracted (step S803), and further information relating to the display position where the extracted sub-problem is to be displayed is extracted (step S804). .

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a next subproblem among the received test questions as a whole (step S805). If there is a next subproblem (step S805: No), the next subproblem is extracted (step S806), and then the process proceeds to step S803. On the other hand, if all the sub-problems are extracted in step S805 (step S805: Yes), all the application software that created the sub-problems is activated based on the extracted information about the application software (step S807). . Then, after specifying the display position of each sub-problem (step S808), the display processing of each sub-problem is performed (step S809), and the series of processing ends.

  Moreover, FIG. 9 is a flowchart which shows the content of another process of the terminal device 104 for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction for an arbitrary content among the content (sub-problems) displayed on the display screen 320 (step S901). If there is a content instruction after waiting for the content instruction (step S901: Yes), an answer column corresponding to the instructed content is extracted based on the sub-problem ID (step S902).

  Next, the information regarding the display position in the display screen 320 at the present time of the extracted answer column is extracted (step S903). Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted answer column is currently displayed on the display screen 320 (step S904). If it is displayed (step S904: Yes), nothing is done and the process proceeds to step S906.

  On the other hand, if it is not displayed in step S904 (step S904: No), the display is switched so that the answer column is displayed (step S905), and then the process proceeds to step S906. In step S906, the cursor is moved to the coordinate position where the answer column is displayed (step S906), and then a series of processing ends (returns).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of another process of the examinee's terminal device constituting the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction in an arbitrary answer column among the answer columns displayed on the display screen 320 (step S1001). Here, when there is an instruction in the answer column after waiting for an instruction in the answer column (step S1001: Yes), content corresponding to the instructed answer column based on the minor question ID or the major question ID (minor question) Or a major problem is extracted (step S1002).

  Next, information regarding the display position of the extracted content on the display screen 320 at the current time is extracted (step S1003). Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted content is currently displayed on the display screen 320 (step S1004). Here, if it is displayed (step S1004: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1006 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if it is not displayed in step S1004 (step S1004: No), the display is switched so that the content is displayed (step S1005), and then the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1006, the display mode of the content is changed (step S1006), and then a series of processing ends (returns).

(Contents of display screen)
Next, the display contents of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees constituting the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 11-19 is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention.

  In FIG. 11, of the questions displayed on the display screen, sub-question (four) 1101 and answer column (four) 1102 are linked. As a result, when the question (four) 1101 is selected (clicked) by the operator (test taker), the answer column (four) 1102 moves left and right or up and down so that it is displayed on the display screen. The cursor moves into the column (four) 1102. Other sub-questions and answer columns are linked in the same way. Therefore, the operator can input an answer in a desired answer field only by inputting an answer without searching the answer field.

  When the operator selects (clicks) the answer column (four) 1102, the question (four) 1101 moves left and right or up and down so that it is displayed on the display screen, and further, the question (four) 1101. The display form of the question (4) 1101 is thereby highlighted. Therefore, the operator can easily and instantly recognize the problem corresponding to the answer field simply by selecting the desired answer field.

  FIG. 12 is an example in which the question sentence and the answer column are configured by vertical writing. In FIG. 12, sub-question (six) 1201 is created from image information, and this indicates that sub-question (six) 1201 and answer column (six) 1202 based on this image information are linked. Accordingly, when the display area of the sub-question (six) 1201 is clicked by the operator, the answer column (six) 1202 is displayed horizontally or vertically so that the answer column (six) 1202 is displayed on the display screen, as shown in FIG. Further, the cursor moves into the answer column (six) 1202. When the operator selects (clicks) the answer column (6) 1202, the image information of the sub-question (6) 1201 moves left and right or up and down so that it is displayed on the display screen. Thus, the display area of the question (6) 1201 is highlighted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of answer columns can be provided for one small question. That is, the answer field for the sub-question (1) is the answer field for vertical writing input 1203, the answer field for horizontal writing input 1204, and the answer field for handwritten tablet input for inputting characters using the tablet 218 shown in FIG. 1205. The answer field for tablet input 1205 is used for writing Chinese characters, for example. Thus, even when a plurality of answer columns are provided for one small question, the question and each answer column can be linked in the same manner as described above.

  FIG. 13 is an example of one question frame and two answer frames for the question frame. FIG. 13 shows that the question (three) 1301, the answer column (three) 1302 of the answer frame 1, and the answer column (three) 1303 of the answer frame 2 are linked. Therefore, when the question (three) 1301 is selected by the operator, the answer column (three) 1302 and the answer column (three) 1303 move left and right or up and down so that they are displayed on the display screen, and the answer column ( 3) The cursor moves to either 1302 or the answer column (3) 1303.

  Normally, the cursor is moved to the first answer field, that is, the answer field (three) 1302, and when the answer has already been input to the answer field (three) 1302, the next answer field, that is, the answer field (three). ) You may make it move to 1303. Alternatively, the cursor may be moved to another linked answer column by pressing a predetermined key. That is, when the predetermined key is pressed while the cursor is in the answer column (three) 1302, the cursor moves to the answer column (three) 1303, and when the predetermined key is pressed again, the answer column (three) 1302 is displayed. You may make it return to a cursor.

  Further, when the answer column (3) 1302 is selected by the operator, the question (three) 1301 moves left and right or up and down so that it is displayed on the display screen, and the display form of the question (three) 1301 is further displayed. And the display area of the sub-question (three) 1301 is highlighted, the answer column (three) 1303 is moved left and right or up and down so that it is displayed on the display screen, and the answer column (three) 1303 is further displayed. Change the display form of (inverted display). This makes it possible for the operator to recognize the corresponding problem and to recognize that another answer column exists. The same applies when the answer column (3) 1303 is selected by the operator.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a geography problem. In FIG. 14, the question sentence displayed on the left side of the display screen is created by word processor software, and the display is also performed by the same word processor software. The map displayed on the right side of the display screen is displayed by application software that processes image information. Reference numeral 1401 denotes a question selection button ("question 1" button to "question 5" button). When a desired button is pressed, the question and answer columns are displayed.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a physical problem. In FIG. 15, the question sentence is created by word processor software, and the display is also performed by the same word processor software. The graphic portion is created by graphic creation software, and the display is also performed by the same graphic creation software.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a mathematical problem. In FIG. 16, the question sentence is created by word processor software, and is displayed by the same word processor software. However, the part of the mathematical formula or the like may be taken in as image information, or may be created by software dedicated to formula creation and displayed by that software.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the problem of Japanese (Japanese). In FIG. 17, a question sentence is created by a word processor software and displayed by the same word processor software. For word processor software, it is easy to create and display a vertically written document, but it is often not easy to do with other display software. In this way, since the display is performed by the software that created the question sentence, it is possible to easily display the problem of vertical writing.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of an English problem. In FIG. 18, English text is created by English word processing software, and display is also performed by the same word processor software. The illustration displayed at the same time as the English text is image information, and this illustration is displayed by application software for processing the image information.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of an essay problem. In FIG. 19, the answer column 1901 can also be set so that it can be input vertically. This answer column 1901 is also created and displayed by the word processor software. Then, the operator can create an essay in the answer column 1901 by an input operation similar to creating a document using the word processor software.

(Answer input process and print process)
Next, the functional configuration of the terminal device for the examinee constituting the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing another functional configuration of the terminal device for examinees constituting the test question providing system according to the present embodiment of the present invention. 20, in addition to the test question receiving unit 321 described in FIG. 3, the test taker terminal device 104 includes an answer input unit 2001, an answer information storage unit 2002, an answer information transmission unit 2003, and an exam question storage unit 2004. A print instruction unit 2005, a print control unit 2006, a print unit 2007, and a transmission unit 2008.

  In the answer input unit 2001, the operator inputs answer information. Specifically, the answer input unit 2001 realizes its function by, for example, the keyboard 211, the mouse 212, the tablet 218, and the like shown in FIG.

  The answer information storage unit 2002 stores the answer information input by the answer input unit 2001. Specifically, the answer information storage unit 2002 realizes its function by, for example, the HD 205 and the FD 207 shown in FIG. Also, the answer information transmission unit 2003 transmits the answer information stored in the answer information storage unit 2002 to the test question creation server 101 or an answer totaling server (not shown) for summarizing and scoring answers at a predetermined timing. To do. Specifically, the answer information transmission unit 2003 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  The test question storage unit 2004 stores information regarding the test questions received by the test question receiving unit 321. Specifically, the test question storage unit 2004 realizes its function by, for example, the HD 205 and the FD 207 shown in FIG. The print instruction unit 2005 instructs the printing of the test questions and answers after the test is completed. Specifically, the print instructing unit 2005 implements its function with the mouse 212 shown in FIG. 2, for example.

  The print control unit 2006, based on the print instruction from the print instruction unit 2005, answers information of each operator (test taker) stored in the answer information storage unit 2002 and the test questions of the test received by the operator. To printable information. The print control unit 2006 realizes its function by the CPU 201 executing a program recorded in, for example, the ROM 202, RAM 203, HD 205, FD 207, CD-ROM 215, and the like.

  A printing unit 2007 prints information processed by the print control unit 2006. Specifically, the printing unit 2007 realizes its function by, for example, the printer 214 shown in FIG. Further, the transmission unit 2008 transmits information processed by the print control unit 2006 to the (network) printer device 115 connected to the network 100. The transmission unit 2008 realizes its function by, for example, the I / F 209 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another processing procedure of the examinee's terminal device constituting the test question providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 21, it is first determined whether or not an answer has been input (or corrected) (step S2101). If there is no input (or correction) of the answer (step S2101: No), the process proceeds to step S2103 without doing anything. On the other hand, when the answer is input (or corrected) (step S2101: Yes), the answer information is stored (step S2102).

  And it is judged whether predetermined time (time limit) passed (step S2103). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S2103: NO), the process returns to step S2101 and steps S2101 to S2103 are repeated. In step S2103, when a predetermined time has elapsed (step S2103: Yes), it is determined whether or not a print instruction has been issued (step S2104).

  If there is a print instruction in step S2104 (step S2104: Yes), the test questions and answer information are extracted (steps S2105 and S2106), and the extracted test questions and answer information are printed (step S2107). Then, a series of processing is completed. On the other hand, if there is no print instruction in step S2104 (step S2104: No), a series of processing ends without doing anything.

  In the present embodiment, the test question creation server 101 may be configured by one information processing apparatus, or may be configured by the two or more servers. The database server may also have a configuration in which a plurality of servers are connected to the network 100 for each database, and a plurality of servers are connected to the network 100 for each database. Also good.

  The test question providing method described in the above embodiment may be a computer-readable program prepared in advance, and is realized by executing the program on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. . This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), CD-ROM, MO, and DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, this program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  Further, the present embodiment can be applied to an online test system such as a kanji test that includes a tablet 218 and performs scoring and evaluation based on handwriting information of characters input to the tablet 218. Since handwriting information is input by the tablet 218, scoring based on the handwriting information can be performed on-line in the same manner as when writing on the answer sheet with a writing tool.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of a test question providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the server and terminal device (test question provision apparatus) which comprise the test problem provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table structure of the test question database of the test question providing system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another table structure of the test question database of the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another table structure of the test question database of the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process of the server which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of another process of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of another process of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display content of the display screen of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows another functional structure of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of another process of the terminal device for examinees which comprises the test question provision system concerning this Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Network 101 Test question creation server 102 Test question creation terminal device 103 Test question editing terminal device 104 Test taker terminal device 105 Printer device 200 Bus 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 HDD
205 HD
206 FDD
207 FD
208 Display 209 I / F
210 Communication Line 211 Keyboard 212 Mouse 213 Scanner 214 Printer 215 CD-ROM
216 CD-ROM drive 217 Speaker 218 Tablet 300 Exam question database 301 Content reception unit 302 Content registration unit 303 Content editing unit 304 Content selection unit 305 Content extraction unit 306 Layout specification unit 307 Exam question transmission unit 311 Content creation unit 312 Content transmission unit 320 Display screen 321 Test question receiving unit 322 Display control unit 323 Content instruction unit 324 Cursor control unit 325 Answer column instruction unit 326 Display form change unit 2001 Answer input unit 2002 Answer information storage unit 2003 Answer information transmission unit 2004 Test question storage unit 2005 Print instruction unit 2006 Print control unit 2007 Print unit 2008 Transmission unit

Claims (11)

A test question providing system for providing test questions in a test performed using a computer,
A server connected to the network
Document information constituting one question of the test question as one content, or at least one of graphic information constituting one question of the test question and image information constituting one question of the test question, and Storage means for storing a plurality of the contents as a combination of document information as one content;
Selecting means for selecting arbitrary content from a plurality of contents stored by the storage means;
Extraction means for extracting the content selected by the selection means from a plurality of contents stored by the storage means;
Layout designating means for designating the layout of the content extracted by the extracting means;
With
The terminal device for examinees connected to the network,
Display control means for controlling the display screen, displaying the content extracted by the extraction means based on the layout designated by the layout designation means, and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content;
A test question providing system characterized by comprising: The document information is created by the first application software;
The graphic information is created by second application software different from the first application software;
2. The test problem providing system according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software and displays the graphic information by the second application software. . The document information is created by the first application software;
The image information is created by second application software different from the first application software;
2. The test question providing system according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software and displays the image information by the second application software. .   A printing apparatus connected to the network is provided, which prints at least one of the content displayed on the display screen and the answer information input in the answer column displayed on the display screen. The test question providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A test problem providing apparatus for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer,
One problem of the test problem created by the second application software different from the first application software and the document information constituting one problem of the test problem created by the first application software An input means for inputting or receiving a plurality of the contents as a combination of graphic information constituting
Display control means for controlling the display screen, displaying the content input or received by the input means in a predetermined layout, and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content;
With
The test problem providing apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software, and displays the graphic information by the second application software. A test problem providing apparatus for providing a test problem in a test performed using a computer,
One problem of the test problem created by the second application software different from the first application software and the document information constituting one problem of the test problem created by the first application software An input means for inputting or receiving a plurality of the contents, with a combination of image information constituting the image as one content;
Display control means for controlling the display screen, displaying the content input or received by the input means in a predetermined layout, and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content;
With
The test problem providing apparatus, wherein the display control means displays the document information by the first application software, and displays the image information by the second application software. A test question providing method for providing test questions in a test performed using a computer,
Document information constituting one question of the test question as one content, or at least one of graphic information constituting one question of the test question and image information constituting one question of the test question, and A content creation process for creating a combination with document information as one content;
A selection step of selecting arbitrary content from a plurality of content created by the content creation step;
A layout designating step for designating a layout of the content selected by the selecting step;
A display step of displaying the content selected by the selection step based on the layout designated by the layout designation step and displaying an answer column corresponding to the content;
A test question providing method characterized by comprising: In the creation step, the document information is created by first application software, and the graphic information is created by second application software different from the first application software,
8. The test question providing method according to claim 7, wherein in the display step, the document information is displayed by the first application software, and the graphic information is displayed by the second application software. In the creation step, the document information is created by first application software, and the image information is created by second application software different from the first application software,
8. The test question providing method according to claim 7, wherein in the display step, the document information is displayed by the first application software, and the image information is displayed by the second application software.   The method further comprises a printing step of printing at least one of the content displayed in the display step and the answer information input in the answer column displayed in the display step after the test is completed. Item 10. The test question providing method according to any one of Items 7 to 9.   The program which makes a computer perform the method as described in any one of Claims 7-10.

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