WASHINGTON — ACT test takers take note: The No. 2 pencil is losing its cachet. Greater numbers of high school students will be able to take the college entrance exam on a computer next year.

Could a computer really be a good judge of student writing? Pennsylvania education officials, who have tested computerized essay scoring with about 30,000 students, say yes.

Some districts opted to reduce the testing frenzy and changed direction. But this year, testing season is back with computer-based tests taking the lead.

The test should be given on a computer and may involve both answering questions and performing tasks, including a typing test. Ask all applicants to demonstrate their computer knowledge.

Recent testing problems in Oklahoma and Minnesota due to computer glitches have raised concerns about online testing.

Broward's school district was just one of several districts across the state which experienced problems administering the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) on Tuesday because of a ...

The education department called off computer-based testing scheduled for Wednesday. The computer based-system operated by Questar, an outside vendor, experienced some delays at schools this morning.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods are essential for assessing computer components, ensuring reliability and safety in various industrial sectors.