A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool

In a learning environment, a low student-lecturer ratio is considered a practical solution by many educational institutions. However, the number of students in information technology is increasing every year. This could lead to a significant increase in the workload of lecturers, who need to evaluat...

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Main Authors: M.F, Marhusin,, M.F.Z, Kafli,, R., Sulaiman,, S., Ismail,, Z.H., Abdullah,
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spelling my.usim-84822017-02-20T04:46:12Z A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool M.F, Marhusin, M.F.Z, Kafli, R., Sulaiman, S., Ismail, Z.H., Abdullah, Automatic assessment Automatic grading E-learning security In a learning environment, a low student-lecturer ratio is considered a practical solution by many educational institutions. However, the number of students in information technology is increasing every year. This could lead to a significant increase in the workload of lecturers, who need to evaluate assignments, quizzes and projects. Hence, it is desirable that an automated assessment tool is used to lessen their workload. In the era where mobile devices are getting popularity, the high demand to execute suitable quality code is there and the cost is on the processing power of the CPU which has a direct implication on the power source or the battery used. With various implementations of cryptography algorithms available, many of them could satisfy different level of needs. In this research, we introduce the architecture for a multi-layered security of automated assessment of programming code. First, we review the existing research studies in the area. We describe the features of the tool, as part of a complex elearning environment. We also discuss the implementation of security, to protect data transmission and storage used by the tool. Challenges the system might face and the potential solutions, are also described. 2015-06-25T02:14:39Z 2015-06-25T02:14:39Z 2015 Article 15493636 http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8482 en_US Science Publications
institution Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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country Malaysia
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language en_US
topic Automatic assessment
Automatic grading
E-learning security
spellingShingle Automatic assessment
Automatic grading
E-learning security
M.F, Marhusin,
M.F.Z, Kafli,
R., Sulaiman,
S., Ismail,
Z.H., Abdullah,
A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
description In a learning environment, a low student-lecturer ratio is considered a practical solution by many educational institutions. However, the number of students in information technology is increasing every year. This could lead to a significant increase in the workload of lecturers, who need to evaluate assignments, quizzes and projects. Hence, it is desirable that an automated assessment tool is used to lessen their workload. In the era where mobile devices are getting popularity, the high demand to execute suitable quality code is there and the cost is on the processing power of the CPU which has a direct implication on the power source or the battery used. With various implementations of cryptography algorithms available, many of them could satisfy different level of needs. In this research, we introduce the architecture for a multi-layered security of automated assessment of programming code. First, we review the existing research studies in the area. We describe the features of the tool, as part of a complex elearning environment. We also discuss the implementation of security, to protect data transmission and storage used by the tool. Challenges the system might face and the potential solutions, are also described.
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author M.F, Marhusin,
M.F.Z, Kafli,
R., Sulaiman,
S., Ismail,
Z.H., Abdullah,
author_facet M.F, Marhusin,
M.F.Z, Kafli,
R., Sulaiman,
S., Ismail,
Z.H., Abdullah,
author_sort M.F, Marhusin,
title A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
title_short A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
title_full A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
title_fullStr A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
title_full_unstemmed A framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
title_sort framework for a multi-layered security of an automated programming code assessment tool
publisher Science Publications
publishDate 2015
url http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8482
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