Challenges and Perceptions in the Use of ICT in Student Assessments During the Covid-19 Pandemic

As part of the government's reaction to the covid-19 pandemic, educational institutions were suddenly closed to prevent the virus from spreading further. This has raised concerns about the global consequences of disrupted academic sessions. To ensure educational continuity, ICT (e-learning) has been implemented in universities all over the world. It is common knowledge that electronic learning eventually leads to electronic testing. E-examinations aim to remove limitations and provide answers to several questions that arise during pen-on-paper examinations. As a result, higher education institutions around the world should accept it. This study looked at how students and lecturers perceived the use of electronic examinations in universities during the pandemic. The data was collected using a descriptive survey research methodology and a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Most respondents appeared to be familiar with ICT, according to the study's findings. Furthermore, most of the respondents tended to have favorable perception of e-examination as a platform for academic assessments in universities, according to the results. On the negative hand, poor internet access, unreliable power supply, unsupportive educational policies, fear of examination malpractices, and insufficient technical infrastructure to support e-examination are all major obstacles.