Cambridge Exams: paper based or computer based: what's the difference?
| DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMPUTER BASED AND PAPER BASED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exam | Computer based | Paper based |
| Written | Monitor and Keyboard | Paper, pen and pencil |
| Listening | With earphones | With CD Player |
| Speaking | There is no difference. Both are performed in pairs, face to face with two examiners. | |
| Speaking date | Please see speaking window for each exam date. Usually, a different day from the written component. | |
| Number of Components and Duration | There is no time difference. For more information on the duration each component, see the page for each exam | |
| Results | Two weeks after the exam date | Four weeks after the exam date |
| Certificates | There are no differences in the certificates. Both are sent to the centre up to two months after the exam | |