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Table 8 Disadvantages in using e-authentication in e-assessment

From: Acceptability of the e-authentication in higher education studies: views of students with special educational needs and disabilities

Disadvantages in using e-authentication in e-assessment

n

%

The e-authentication technology might not work properly

199

75%

It might say I'm cheating when I'm not cheating

159

60%

The e-authentication might make the assessment take more time

80

30%

To authenticate my authorship, I have to share personal data

49

18%

It can involve more work than traditional assessments in an examination room

62

23%

It might be difficult to challenge the outcomes of e-authentication (e.g., if the system questions my identity)

30

11%

Other

34

13%

None

29

11%