Saturday, May 12, 2007

RFID Exam Security

RFID will secure examination packages from breach of security, such as being opened inadvertently prior to the designated test date. ...

... "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an evolving technology enabler for tracking goods and services (i.e. tags on CDs and clothes in shops). A significant number of exam packages (bags) will contain an RFID tag. Exam packages would be scanned out on despatch and can be scanned by Edexcel's Compliance team at any time after delivery to identify the contents and ensure no papers are missing. Edexcel is also able to detect anomalies in exam results for an individual student or group of students. 90% of Edexcel's scripts are scanned, digitised and marked online by examiners using the ePen system. " ...


Via Edexcel: RFID Secures Exam Papers

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