In keeping up with the Gen Y and Gen Z students who are now populating our higher education system, the Academy of Language Studies has adopted an electronic-based English Qualifying Test (EQT) to measure students' English proficiency. The success of implementing EQT is vital since it is a nationwide exercise involving all UiTM campuses. The purpose of this study is to investigate students' perceptions of their recent experiences after participating in EQT. A total of 1721 UiTM Interim Diploma students enrolled in the May-August 2017 semester participated in the study. The study employed a quantitative method, using a set of online survey to gather information on respondents' perceptions of the overall implementation of the e-assessment, the design and layout of the e-system. The survey was also conducted to obtain information on their motivational influences after taking the e-assessment. The findings indicate that the time allocation of the EQT test was sufficient; whilst, the implementation of the test was well organised. The time allotted in the EQT enables the students to have full control of going through the test items, check their answers and submit them on time. Factors such as technical support in the lab, computer equipment, network capabilities and lecturers' readiness, all contributed to the successful implementation of the EQT assessment.
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To Cite this Article: Ismail, O., Basri, N. A., Othman, S., Azhari, M. A., Zahari, N. S., & Mahmud, M. M. (2022). Electronic-Based English Qualifying Test (EQT): Students’ Perception and Motivation. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(5), 1971– 1981.
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