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Online Exam System

Documentation

Online Exam System

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By

Obaidullah Safi
4543-FOC/BSCS/F22
Abdul Baseer
4562-FOC/BSCS/F22
SECTION (A)

&
Supervised by

Mr. Sayed Saqlain Hassan

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Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Objectives: .........................................................................................................................................................4
Scope: ........................................................................................................................................................................4
Admins: ...............................................................................................................................................................4
Students: .............................................................................................................................................................4
System Features: .............................................................................................................................................4
System Requirements ........................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Requirements: ...........................................................................................................................4
Software Requirements: ..............................................................................................................................4
Use Case Diagram ................................................................................................................................................5
Description: .......................................................................................................................................................5
Actors: .................................................................................................................................................................5
Database Schema .................................................................................................................................................6
Tables: .................................................................................................................................................................6
Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD).............................................................................................................8
User Interface Flow .............................................................................................................................................9
Admin:.................................................................................................................................................................9
Student: ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Implementation Details .................................................................................................................................. 10
Project Images .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Introduction

The Online Exam System provides a platform for conducting online quizzes efficiently.
This system includes two main users: Admin and Students. Admins can create and
manage quizzes, including MCQ-based and short-answer quizzes. Students can attempt
these quizzes within a time frame. The system ensures automatic submission of quizzes
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when the time expires, automatic grading for MCQs, and manual grade uploads for short-
answer questions to an LMS.

Objectives:

• Simplify quiz management for teachers/admins.

• Automate the submission process.
• Provide immediate feedback for MCQs.
• Support manual grading for subjective questions.

Scope:

Admins:

• Create and manage quizzes (MCQs and short-answer questions).

• Set quiz parameters (time limit, availability, attempts).
• Enable automatic grading for MCQs.
• Upload grades manually for short-answer questions to the LMS.
• Access detailed reports and analytics.

Students:

• Attempt quizzes within the specified time frame.

• Receive immediate feedback for MCQs.
• View grades once manually graded results are uploaded.

System Features:

• Automated quiz submission upon time expiry.

• Seamless integration with LMS for grade upload.
• Ensures efficient and user-friendly quiz management.

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements:

• Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher

• RAM: 4GB minimum
• Storage: 20GB available space

Software Requirements:
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• Programming Language: Java (JDK 8 or higher)

• Database: MySQL
• Web Server: Apache Tomcat
• Tools: IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse)

Use Case Diagram

Description:

The Use Case Diagram shows interactions between users (Admin and Student) and the
system.

Actors:

• Admin: Creates quizzes, manages users, grades short-answer questions.

• Student: Attempts quizzes, views results.
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Figure 1

Database Schema

Tables:
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The following tables are part of the database schema:

 teacher_table:

Column Type
teacherID INT
username VARCHAR
Password VARCHAR
Role VARCHAR

 student_table:

Column Type
studentID INT
username VARCHAR
Password VARCHAR
Role VARCHAR

 quizzes:

Column Type
QuizID INT
quizName VARCHAR
quizType VARCHAR
teacherID INT

 mcq_questions:

Column Type
questionID INT
QuizID INT
questionText TEXT
option1 VARCHAR
option2 VARCHAR
option3 VARCHAR
option4 VARCHAR
correctAnswer VARCHAR

 student_answers:

Column Type
answerID INT
studentID INT
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questionID INT
QuizID INT
answer VARCHAR

 quiz_attempts:

Column Type
studentID INT
quizID INT

 mcq_responses:

Column Type
quizID INT
studentID INT
questionID INT
answer_chosen VARCHAR

Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)

Visual representation of relationships between entities.

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Figure 2

User Interface Flow

Admin:

1. Login.
2. Access dashboard.
3. Create quizzes.
4. Upload grades for short-answer quizzes.

Student:

1. Login.
2. View quizzes.
3. Attempt quizzes.
4. View results.
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Implementation Details

• Programming Language: Java

• Database Management System: MySQL
• Server: Apache Tomcat
• Frameworks/Libraries: (Optional, based on your implementation)

Project Images

• Admin Panel

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• Student Panel

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Conclusion

The Online Exam System simplifies the process of conducting and managing quizzes. By
automating submissions and grading, it reduces the workload on teachers while providing
a seamless experience for students. With future enhancements, it can become a
comprehensive solution for online assessments.