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Online Driver Knowledge Testing Jenny Openshaw V.P., AutoTest Division What is OKTA? O nline K nowledge T esting A pplication Developed by New York DMV and Viisage First-of-its-kind program designed to allow high school students to

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Online Driver Knowledge Testing

Jenny Openshaw V.P., AutoTest Division

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What is OKTA?

Online Knowledge Testing Application Developed by New York DMV and

Viisage

First-of-its-kind program designed to

allow high school students to take the driver’s license knowledge test in their

wn school via the Internet

Viisage modified the AutoTest

automated testing system for program and provides all hardware and Web hosting

DMV recruits and establishes

partnerships with high schools

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OKTA Pilot Program

Five New York high schools chosen to

pilot program between mid-May and September 2006

Each high school had a local admin

and one or more test proctors authorized to administer tests

Each school’s existing computers and

Internet connection were used for in- school testing

Students 15 and older are eligible No cost to schools for participation in

program

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How does OKTA work?

1.) Student signs up for testing at their high school Local High School Student 2.) Test Proctor initiates a test session in the application School Computer Lab Local Test Proctor 3.) Student uses internet- capable computer for testing 4.) Web Server processes test data Online Knowledge Test Application central web server Test Results Receipt 5.) DMV Central Office receives test data Results

DMV Central Office

DMV System Administrator Confirmation of test results Local DMV Employee Permit

DMV Local Office

6.) Test Proctor prints receipt for Student 7.) Student takes receipt to local DMV office 8.) Student presents receipt at local DMV to complete Learner Permit application.

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OKTA Pilot Results

All five pilot schools successful in administering tests Between mid-May and end of 2006 school year: 530 tests conducted 406 passed – avg. test duration 10 min. 26 seconds 124 failed – avg. test duration 13 min. 01 second Successful transmission of test information to NYDMV

mainframe proven

Local school test administrators and proctors enthusiastic

about program and wanted to continue in 2007 school year

DMV initiated statewide roll-out of program to schools

starting in October 2007

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Current Status

More than 300 schools presently enrolled (represents

approx. 20% of all NY high schools)

As of April 11, 2007: 3,825 tests conducted 2,795 (73%) passed – avg. test duration 10 min. 12

seconds

1,030 (27%) failed – avg. test duration 13 min. 45

seconds

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What people are saying about OKTA

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OKTA Benefits

Reduced traffic in DMV offices Enhanced customer service Randomized tests offer

greater test security

Central database stores all

test results and information

System allows DMV to run

statistical reports and analysis

For DMV For Students/Parents

Greater convenience and

less expense!

For Schools

No upfront costs to

participate

Easy to use for local test

proctors

Builds goodwill with

students and parents

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