Web-based Aptitude Tests for Student Guidance

Web-based aptitude tests which are a particular category of aptitude tests can be used for a large number of users to test their competence, knowledge and aptitude with standardised testing methods. The webbased solution is getting more and more important, because of the recent technological advances and low cost, high effectiveness, overall availability, and an easy distribution. We analysed and classified webbased aptitude tests for a field of study at universities in detail. Based on this we are developing an information system for student guidance with web-based aptitude tests. Our research questions were: Can webbased aptitude tests be used to advise a large number of users? Is this virtual advice useful for the future freshmen? The system contains information sites, tests and analysis modules. More than 1000 interested people already registered at this voluntarily offer of guidance to young people, interested in studying at our department.