KR20030053826A - TOEIC sham examination method using a computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for a trial TOEIC(Test of English for International Communication) using a computer is provided to apply an actual TOEIC environment and a progressing method by separating an examination question sheet from an answer sheet and enabling a user to move to a wanted question number. CONSTITUTION: If a tester executes a browser for a trial TOEIC(S501), an initial screen for the trial TOEIC is displayed(S502). The tester selects a test start button(S503). The tester selects questions(S504). The trial TOEIC is started, a timer is operated, and a test progressing time is displayed on the screen(S505-S506). If the tester clicks a voice page button on the trial TOEIC screen, a question and an answer sheet are displayed on corresponding windows.(S507). If the tester clicks a pause button while testing the trial TOEIC(S508), a test pause screen is displayed and the timer is stopped(S509), and a test progressing state of the pause time is stored as a backup file(S514). If the tester clicks a continue button, the backup file is read, the corresponding question sheet window and answer sheet window are output, and a corresponding voice file is reproduced. At this time, the timer is restarted.

Description

TOEIC sham examination method using a computer}

The present invention relates to a computerized TOEIC (TOEIC) simulation test method, more specifically, to access the web server system via the Internet to download the TOEIC simulation test browser and TOEIC problem book and install it on their computer TOEIC simulation It is about how to take the test.

In general, the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) test is a test system developed by the US ETS to measure English proficiency as a commercial and international language. The purpose of the TOEIC test is to measure and evaluate actual English proficiency in everyday life, especially in business situations, with an emphasis on the 'communication' ability of the language. It was first introduced in Korea in 1982, and is now being adopted by each company or the media as a method for recruiting new employees and evaluating English proficiency of employees.

The TOEIC test is divided into the Listening Comprehension Test (L / C) and the Reading Comprehension Test (R / C). The TOEIC test consists of 200 questions with 100 questions each. The listening test (L / C) is again made up of 4 parts (4parts), and the reading comprehension test (R / C) is made up of 3 parts (3parts) again. The test time is 45 minutes for 100 listening test (L / C) questions and 75 minutes for 100 reading test (R / C) questions, so a total of 200 questions will be solved in 120 minutes.

The existing offline TOEIC test textbooks are mostly composed of paper questionnaires, tapes and commentary. The examiner listened to the tape and listened to the listening test and checked the time reading comprehension test, and after completing the test, they checked their answers and set their scores. This offline TOEIC simulation method is the same as the actual TOEIC test, but it is inconvenient to create a test environment for the tester himself, to check the time, and to score.

Therefore, in recent years, with the development of communication networks and the generalization of the Internet, a growing number of web service providers are supporting TOEIC simulation services on the web. The TOEIC simulation test on the Web has several advantages because the same problem data can be accessed and used by multiple testers. Most of the TOEIC simulation methods on the web provide the correct answer and explanation in the form of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) with the addition of audio and picture in the web browser.

Since the TOEIC mock test on the web has to take the test while the mock examiner manages his / her own time, the efficiency of the practice depends on the time management's will and effort of the mock examiner, and it does not provide a fair test environment. In addition, in the actual TOEIC test, you can first answer the questions you want, but the TOEIC mock exams currently provided on the web can only be written in numerical order so that the testers can simulate the test in an environment different from the actual test. There is an inconvenience to pay.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention for solving the problems of the prior art, by separating the problem paper and the answer sheet and allowing the user to move to the number of the problem he wants to solve, by applying the actual TOEIC test environment and progress method as it is To provide a computer-based TOEIC simulation test method.

Another object of the present invention is to save the test progress state at the time of interruption when the TOEIC simulation is interrupted due to the suspension of the tester or forced termination due to an error on the system, and stops when the user requests to solve the problem paper It is also intended to provide a computer-based TOEIC simulation method that retrieves the test progress at the time point and then takes the TOEIC simulation test.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a client server system that provides a TOEIC simulation test service to a client (learner using the Internet) using the Internet according to the present invention;

2 is an example of an initial web screen provided to a client system by a web server system according to the present invention;

3 is an embodiment of an execution initial screen of a TOEIC simulation test browser;

4 is an example of a path and file name selection screen that a web server system provides to a client system according to the present invention;

5A and 5B are flowcharts illustrating a TOEIC simulation test method in a client system according to the present invention;

6 is an example of a problem book selection screen;

7 is an example of a TOEIC simulation test screen,

8 is an example diagram of a test pause screen;

9 is an exemplary view of a test interruption guide screen,

FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a state in which a problem book is selected from the problem book selection screen;

11 is an example of a problem collection to solve the problem;

12 is an exemplary view of a test end screen due to a timeout elapsed;

13 is an exemplary diagram of a user related information screen;

14 is an exemplary diagram of a score table display screen for each section and for each part;

15 is an exemplary diagram of a TOEIC score table display screen for each problem;

16 is an exemplary diagram of an answer-not-submitted message box display screen;

17 is an exemplary view of a past grades inquiry screen.

TOEIC simulation test method in a client system that provides a TOEIC simulation test browser and a problem book file from the web server system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the tester runs the TOEIC simulation test browser In response to the request, executing the TOEIC simulation test browser and outputting a selection screen of the question book; When the investigator selects a new problem book file from the question book selection screen and requests to start the test, in response, the tester displays a questionnaire of the new question book file and an answer sheet storing problem location information of the corresponding number for each number, and displays the question book. A second step of playing a voice file and starting a test time duration timer; A third step of, if the examiner clicks on an arbitrary number of answer sheets, displays the problem of the corresponding number on the screen using the problem location information stored in the answer sheet number; In response to the request from the investigator, in response to the questionnaire and tester information, the answer sheet information checked by the examiner is transmitted to the web server system, and the test score result is input from the web server system and displayed on the screen. Characterized in that it comprises a step.

According to the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a computer-based TOEIC simulation test method.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail "a TOEIC simulation test method using a computer" according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of a client server system that provides a TOEIC simulation test service to a client (learner using the Internet) using the Internet according to the present invention. This client server system comprises a web server system 13 having a member management database 11, a test management database 12 on which a TOEIC simulation test browser and TOEIC problem book data (question paper, correct answer, solution set) are constructed, and the Internet. And a client system 15 having a communication device so as to be able to connect to the web server system 13 via 14.

The web server system 13 builds the TOEIC simulation test browser and TOEIC problem book data in the test management database 12 and performs the TOEIC simulation test on the client system 15 of a member who has a predetermined authority to access through the Internet 14. Provide browser and TOEIC problem book data. In addition, the answer sheet check information of the member inputted from the client system 15 is received and scored by referring to the correct answer information of the test management database 12, and the test result is updated in the member management database 11.

The member management database 11 includes member information such as serial number, member ID, password, real name, social security number, e-mail address, access authority, whether to submit TOEIC questionnaires and test results for each member who has registered on the web server system. Stored. For members registered on the web server system, the member who wants to receive the TOEIC simulation test service is charged a predetermined fee for each problem book.If the member pays the problem book fee, the member is granted access rights, and the member who does not pay the fee is given access. Do not download the problem book because you do not grant permission.

The following describes the process of the web server system downloading the TOEIC simulation browser and the question book data to the client system.

First, when a member accesses the web server system 13 and inputs a member ID and password in a normal manner to log in to the member, the web server system 13 displays the initial web screen as shown in FIG. To provide. At this time, when the member selects the test browser download button 21 through the client system 15, the web server system 13 stores the files necessary for installing the TOEIC simulation test browser from the test management database 12 in a compressed form. A TOEIC simulated browser setup file is read and provided to the client system 15.

After the TOEIC simulation test browser setup file is downloaded to the client system 15, the TOEIC simulation test browser is installed in the client system 15 according to a normal program installation method. In other words, at the beginning of the program installation, members are asked whether they want to install the TOEIC simulated browser, inform them of the beginning of the program installation, confirm their agreement to the terms, select the path where the program will be installed, and select the name and path to register in the program list. If the member agrees to all of the above and completes the selection, copy the necessary files to the disk and proceed with the installation. When the installation of the program is finished, the member is notified and the TOEIC simulated browser is launched. The execution initial screen of the TOEIC simulation test browser is shown in FIG. 3.

After the TOEIC simulation test browser is installed in the client system 15 as described above, the member may access the web server system 13 and request the download of the problem book. When a member clicks the problem collection download button 22 to be downloaded from the initial web screen as shown in FIG. 2, the web server system 13 refers to the member management database 11 to display the problem collection. Check that you have permission to download. If the member has the access right, the web server system 13 downloads the problem collection file to the client system 15 by a normal file download method, and outputs a path and file name selection screen as shown in FIG. Ask the member to choose a path and file name for the collection of questions. The problem collection file can be configured by compressing and encrypting a plurality of document files and voice files, and cannot be decompressed by a general method.

While the TOEIC simulation test browser and the problem book file are downloaded to the client system through the above process, any tester can view the TOEIC simulation test using the client system. The TOEIC simulation test method in the client system is shown in FIG. Referring to the flow chart as follows.

First, when the tester executes the TOEIC simulation test browser (S501), the TOEIC simulation test browser is executed by the normal program execution method, and the central processing unit of the client system manages the TOEIC simulation test method according to the present invention as a whole.

When the TOEIC simulation test browser is executed, a simulated TOEIC test initial screen as shown in FIG. 3 is first displayed (S502). The initial screen of the mock TOEIC test includes a test start button 31 for selecting a test to start the test, a previous score button 32 for selecting a score and a scoring result for a test previously performed, and a TOEIC simulation. And a help button 33 in which a description of use of the test browser is recorded.

When the examiner selects the test start button 31 (S503), the problem collection selection screen as shown in Fig. 6 is displayed (S504). The problem collection path selection screen includes a problem collection path display window 61 for displaying and specifying a problem collection path directory, a new problem collection selection window 62 for selecting a new problem collection of the problem collection path directory, and a selection for solving the problem collection. Solve problem collection includes a selection window (63), and includes a test start button (64) and a solve button (65). Problem collection files stored in the path selected in the problem collection path display window 61 are displayed in the problem collection selection window 62. In general, if you install the TOEIC Mock Test Browser on a client system and download the collection of problem files, the problem file (.toe) is downloaded.

When the tester selects one problem book in the problem book selection window 62 and presses the test start button 64 (S505), the TOEIC simulation test screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed and the TOEIC simulation test is started. The timer is activated and the test progress time is displayed on the screen (S506). The TOEIC simulation test begins with the listening test, in which a voice file is played and sent out from the voice of the directions corresponding to Part I of the listening test.

This TOEIC simulated test screen has a previous page button (71), next page button (72), voice page button (73), pause button (74), test stop button (75), in addition to the test start button and the last score button. , And an answer submission button 76. When starting the TOEIC simulation test, a backup file (.tcb) is created in the path where the problem book file is stored, and the test progress state such as the result of the tester's answer sheet check, the tester's note, and the time progressed are stored in the backup file.

The front page button 71 is used to move the questionnaire to the previous page during the test. The next page button 72 is used to move to the next page during the test. The audio page button 73 is used to return to the page currently under test, that is, the problem corresponding to the voice currently transmitted. Pause button 74 is used when the user wants to stop the test for a while, the questionnaire and answer sheet screen is hidden. The test stop button 75 is used to stop the test in the middle. When the test stop button 75 is pressed, the test is terminated while exiting the test, and the test record up to that time is stored in the backup file. This interrupted test can be solved later. If the investigator subsequently selects a pool problem book, the backup file is read and the problem can be solved continuously. The answer submit button 76 is selected when the TOEIC simulation test is completely completed, and all the answer sheet check results of the examiner are transmitted to the web server system. The web server system compares the result of the answer sheet with the correct answer, scores it, stores the result in the member management database, and displays the result to the examiner.

In addition, the TOEIC simulation test screen includes a questionnaire (77), an answer sheet (78), and a memo window (79). In the lower right, a question book file name, a backup file name, a listening test time and a reading test time, etc. Is displayed. The question paper 77 screen and the answer sheet 78 screen are both implemented using a HyperText Markup Language (HTML). The problem book file contains information about how many questions the entire text consists of, and each number on the answer sheet contains information about the number of questions on the first page of the number, and each number on the questionnaire contains these pointer values. Contains name tags with. During the TOEIC simulation test, the investigator can record the contents of the memo, such as cryptic or difficult contents, in the memo window, and the contents of the memo window are stored in the backup file of the problem book even if the test is paused or stopped.

In the actual TOEIC test, in the Directions section of each part of the listening test, most testers save time by solving the reading test questions first. In the conventional TOEIC simulation test method on the web, the direction time cannot be utilized unlike the actual test because the first to last problems must be solved in order. However, in the present invention, by storing the location information of the problem in each number of the answer sheet and the name tag according to the location information in each number of the questionnaire, if the user clicks the desired answer sheet number, the problem corresponding to the answer sheet number Make sure that it is displayed on the problem sheet.

That is, in the situation as in step S506, when the examiner adjusts the answer sheet and clicks the desired answer sheet number at the direction of time sent out before the problem of each part of the listening test, the problem of the corresponding number is displayed on the question sheet. At this time, the voice data for the listening power test is sequentially transmitted. When the problem starts and the tester clicks the voice page button 73 of the TOEIC simulation test screen, the question and answer sheet of the number corresponding to the part where the current voice data is sent are displayed on the questionnaire and answer sheet, respectively (S507). At this time, the voice document synchronization technology is applied. The voice file and the document file are checked in units of frames, and the document file corresponding to the voice file is read to fit the document file to the voice file.

When the examiner clicks the pause button 74 while viewing the TOEIC simulation test (S508), the questionnaire and the answer sheet are replaced with the test pause screen as shown in FIG. When the audio file is in progress, playback of the audio file is stopped and the timer for checking the test time is stopped (S509). In addition, the message pause screen displays the message "The TOEIC simulation test is paused and you can click the continue button 81 to continue the test." The current test progress is temporarily stored in the memory and also stored as a backup file (S510). When the examiner clicks the continue test button 81 (S511), the suspended TOEIC simulation test is performed again (S512). When the tester clicks the pause button 74 and terminates the client system in the test pause state, the test progress state at the time of the test pause is stored in the backup file. When the examiner clicks the Continue button 81 in the pause state of the test, the test environment when the pause button 74 is clicked is reflected as it is, and the questionnaire and answer sheet of the number is displayed in each window, and the timer and the voice file are displayed. Is played. In addition, the timer starts to operate again (S506).

On the other hand, if a situation occurs in which the tester can not proceed with the simulation test any more during the test, and clicks the test stop button 75 (S513), the test stop guide screen is displayed to the tester as shown in FIG. Print a message box that says, "Do you want to stop the current test and continue from this point?" And stop the test when the tester clicks the OK button. If the test is stopped, the test progress state at the time of the test stop is stored in the backup file, the simulation test of the TOEIC problem book is terminated (S514).

The collection of questions that the test was interrupted in this way is the subject to solve. In order for the tester to continue the test later, when the TOEIC simulation test browser is executed, a simulated TOEIC test initial screen as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and when the test start button is clicked on the initial TOEIC test initial screen, it is shown in FIG. The problem collection selection screen shown below is displayed. If the problem collection selected by the user is not a completed problem collection but a stopped problem collection, as shown in FIG. 10, the problem solving file selection window 63 also displays the problem solving progress and progress time together with the corresponding problem collection file name. At this time, if there are several suspended collections of problems, several file names may be displayed, and the examiner may select a collection of file names of the desired collections and then click the release button 65 to continue solving the collections.

In step S515, when the investigator subsequently clicks the release button 65, as shown in FIG. 11, the backup file of the problem book file is read, and the questionnaire and answer sheet screen of the number to be solved is output and the voice corresponding to the problem file. If the file exists, the corresponding voice file is played. Then, the timer for checking the test time is restarted (S516).

If the time limit (120 minutes) elapses during the TOEIC simulation, the examination ends regardless of whether or not the answer sheet has been checked. That is, when the time limit elapses in step S517, a test end screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed, and the 'time limit has passed'. Do you want to submit an answer sheet? 'Message box is included and the answer sheet is converted into an unmodifiable state (S518). If the examiner wishes to submit an answer by clicking the 'Yes' button on the test end screen (S519), the answer sheet written by the examiner is sent to the web server system (S520).

On the other hand, when the tester has completed all the TOEIC simulation test and clicks the answer button (S521), the process proceeds to step S520, the answer sheet file of the question collection is transmitted to the web server system.

The web server system scores the correct answer on the answer sheet and outputs it in a format that can be viewed in the TOEIC simulation browser on the client system. If the answer sheet file is input from the client system, the web server system updates the answer sheet entry section of the member management database.

When the scoring result information is input from the web server system (S522), a user related information screen (S523) as shown in FIG. 13 is output, which includes a user's ID, answer sheet submission date, problem book number, and the like. A display window displaying user related matters 131 such as the total number of test takers and a TOEIC score analysis button 132 are included.

When the examiner clicks the TOEIC score analysis button 132, as shown in FIG. 14, each section (listening ability test (L / C), reading comprehension test (R / C)), and for each part (answer the picture, Display a score table that includes statistical information such as the score obtained by the examiner, overall average, and percentile grades with the ability to listen to short sentences, to listen to dialogue, to listen to long sentences, to construct and vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and to read sentences. do. Then, the TOEIC score table is displayed as shown in FIG. 15, and the TOEIC score table includes information such as an answer (scoring), correct answer, and noon checked by the examiner for each problem number (S525).

When the examiner clicks the Submit Answer button again for this single questionnaire, as shown in Figure 16, 'You have already submitted your answer sheet. Only one answer sheet can be posted for the same questionnaire. '

In addition, the inquiry on the scored question collection is possible by clicking the last grade button 32 on the TOEIC simulation initial screen (S526). When the examiner clicks the last score button, information such as a user ID and a questionnaire number submission date is provided as shown in FIG. 17. When the examiner selects a questionnaire number and a submission date to be inquired, the step S523 to step S525 are performed. You can inquire about past test result information. On the last test result information display screen, there is a TOEIC score analysis button 171. When this button is clicked, the score statistics table for each section and each part and the score table for each number are displayed as shown in FIGS. 14 to 15. You can inquire. The score statistics table for each section and each part and the score table for each number can be viewed even when accessing the web server system.

While the invention has been described above based on the preferred embodiments thereof, these embodiments are intended to illustrate rather than limit the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, or adjustments to the above embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention will be limited only by the appended claims, and should be construed as including all such changes, modifications or adjustments.

As described above, according to the present invention, the simulation can be conducted on the web in the same manner as the actual TOEIC test, and if the suspension or interruption occurs due to personal circumstances or the forced termination occurs due to a system error, Since the test progress is saved as a backup file and can be solved later, there is an advantage that testers who cannot take time at a time can accurately test their TOEIC skills. In addition, after all the TOEIC simulation test questions are solved, the results can be immediately retrieved, so that the tester can immediately know the test results without waiting for it, and has the advantage of better coping with the actual TOEIC test by checking their weak points.

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In the TOEIC simulation test method in a client system that receives a TOEIC simulation test browser and a problem book file from a web server system and provides the TOEIC simulation test to the tester, In response to the tester requesting to execute the TOEIC simulation test browser, executing the TOEIC simulation test browser and outputting a problem book selection screen; When the investigator selects a new problem book file from the question book selection screen and requests to start the test, in response, the tester displays a questionnaire of the new question book file and an answer sheet storing problem location information of the corresponding number for each number, and displays the question book. A second step of playing a voice file and starting a test time duration timer; A third step of, if the examiner clicks on an arbitrary number of answer sheets, displays the problem of the corresponding number on the screen using the problem location information stored in the answer sheet number; In response to the request from the investigator, in response to the questionnaire and tester information, the answer sheet information checked by the examiner is transmitted to the web server system, and the test score result is input from the web server system and displayed on the screen. TOEIC simulation test method using a computer comprising a step. The method of claim 1, And a fifth step of displaying, on the screen, a problem of a number corresponding to the voice data currently being reproduced in response to the tester requesting synchronization with the voice data in the third step state. Simulation test method. The method of claim 1, In response to the tester requesting to pause the test, covering the questionnaire and answer sheet screen to the test pause screen in response to the test, and stopping the play of the corresponding voice and stopping the timer if there is a voice file being played; In response to the tester requesting to continue the test in the sixth step state, in response to the questionnaire and answer sheet is displayed on the screen, if there is a voice file being reproduced further includes the seventh step of continuing to play the timer and continue the timer operation TOEIC simulation test method using a computer, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, When the tester requests to stop the test, in response to the questionnaire and answer sheet screen to the test stop screen, if there is a voice file being played, stops the playback of the voice, stop the timer operation, and save the current test progress state as a backup file TOEIC simulation test method using a computer comprising the eighth step. The method of claim 4, wherein When the tester selects the test book that has been interrupted after the execution of the first step and requests to continue the test, in response, the tester reads the backup file of the test book that has been interrupted and displays the questionnaire and answer sheet to be continued on the screen, and plays the voice file. And a ninth step of continuing to play the voice and continuing the timer if there is a test. The method of claim 1, If the test time elapses before the examiner requests the answer, displaying the time-out message on the screen, converting the answer sheet into an uncorrectable state, and asking the tester whether to submit the answer; When the examiner requests to submit an answer, in response thereto, the answer sheet information checked by the examiner along with the questionnaire and examiner information is transmitted to the web server system, and the test score result is input from the web server system and displayed on the screen. Computer-based TOEIC simulation test method further comprising the eleventh step. A client system that receives a TOEIC simulation test browser and a problem book file from a web server system and provides a TOEIC simulation test to the tester. In response to the tester requesting to execute the TOEIC simulation test browser, executing the TOEIC simulation test browser and outputting a problem book selection screen; When the investigator selects a new problem book file from the question book selection screen and requests to start the test, in response, the tester displays a questionnaire of the new question book file and an answer sheet storing problem location information of the corresponding number for each number, and displays the question book. A second step of playing a voice file and starting a test time duration timer; A third step of, if the examiner clicks on an arbitrary number of answer sheets, displays the problem of the corresponding number on the screen using the problem location information stored in the answer sheet number; In response to the request from the investigator, in response to the questionnaire and tester information, the answer sheet information checked by the examiner is transmitted to the web server system, and the test score result is input from the web server system and displayed on the screen. A computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a step.