COMPUTER DELIVERED IELTS VS PAPER BASED IELTS
In the computer delivered IELTS, the answers are typed into the computer, while in the paper based IELTS, the answers are written in an answer sheet. Between the computer delivered IELTS and the paper based IELTS, there are a few differences.
In the listening test, there is an extra 10 minutes for candidates to transfer their answers from their question sheet to their answer sheet in the paper-based test. Meanwhile, in the computer delivered test, the candidates have 2 minutes only to check their answers. This might pose a challenge for the computer delivered candidates as the time left to check their answers is limited.
For the reading test in the computer delivered IELTS, the passages and the questions are displayed on the screen in two parts that is split between the screen. Both parts can be moved separately making it easy for the candidate to view and understand. However, in the paper-based test, there will a lot of page-flipping as the questions are printed in different pages. Though, reading on a computer screen might be a little bit stramineous than reading on a paper.
Also, for the paper-based candidates, during the writing test, if they made a mistake in their sentences, words or paragraphs, they would have to cross out the mistake with either a pencil or a black pen. Whereas, the computer delivered candidates can copy, paste, delete or edit their mistakes conveniently without making their work look rough.
Computer delivered IELTS candidates can take all the tests within a day. However, the paper-based IELTS candidates usually write their listening, reading, and writing in one day, while their speaking test is written on another day.
Computer Delivered IELTS VS Paper-Based IELTS
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S/N |
COMPUTER DELIVERED IELTS |
PAPER BASED IELTS |
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1 |
Your answers are typed into the space provided in the questions. |
Your answers are written in your answer sheet. |
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2 |
Handwriting is not important for this test as they will be required to type |
Handwriting is very important in this test as you will be graded according to how clearly you write. |
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3 |
A timer is provided on the screen of each candidate for you them to follow. |
The timer for the test is set on a screen at the front of the hall for everyone to follow. |
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4 |
You can make notes and highlight on the screen of the computer. |
You cannot make notes on the question or answer sheet, but you can highlight on the question sheet. |
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5 |
There might be distractions from the sound of the keyboard. |
There might be distractions from the flipping of pages. |
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6 |
The computer will not check your spelling or grammar errors. This is because it has already been disabled in the computer. |
You can easily check your spelling and grammar errors as you are writing your answers. |
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7 |
Candidates with little to no experience in computer typing might have a slow progress in their work. |
Candidates no write slowly might slow their work progress as they might not beat the time limit for each exam. |
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8 |
The result is uploaded within 3 to 5 days. |
The result takes approximately 14 days before it is uploaded. |
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