Introduction

You can substitute using a computer for taking the IELTS General or Academic test in various places. "Computer-delivered IELTS" is the name of this type of exam (CD IELTS). In certain places, it may be referred to as the "online IELTS exam" or the "IELTS computer-based test" (IELTS CBT). Learn more about the pros and drawbacks of the computerised IELTS by reading the information below. It would be easier for you to prepare for the IELTS if you are aware of the differences between the computer and paper IELTS examinations.

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Disadvantages

The Listening test will probably be the most stressful part of the computer-delivered IELTS for the following reasons:

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• For different types of questions you need to click on an answer, drag a word from one place to another, or type a word into a box. So, you need to practice taking the computer-delivered IELTS before test day so that you are familiar with how to answer all the different types of questions.
• You need to type your answers directly into the computer while you are listening. Therefore, you need to be comfortable with listening and typing at the same time.
• Unfortunately, at the end of the Listening Test, you only have 2 minutes to look over all your answers. This is different from the paper IELTS, where you have 10 minutes to write your answers on your answer sheet.
• To move from one section to another, you need to use the TAB button. If you don’t practice taking the computer-delivered IELTS Listening test several times, you might waste valuable time trying to move from one section to another.
• The amount of time you have at the beginning of the Listening test might be very short. You may only have about 30 seconds to look at Section One before it starts (instead of the 2 ½ minutes you always get when taking the paper IELTS).

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Benefits

There are several benefits to taking the computer-delivered IELTS Reading test.

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• On the computer, you will see the passage on the left-hand side of the screen and all the questions on the right-hand side. So, it will be easy for you to look back and forth between the passage and questions.
• You can also right-click using your mouse to highlight words in questions and answers.
• You can copy and paste words from the passage to complete Fill-in-the-blank questions. This will help you avoid spelling mistakes!

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Conclusion

Therefore, make sure you practise this type of IELTS test online before electing to take the computer-delivered IELTS. We advise you to only practise on legitimate IELTS websites. IELTS practise questions given by computer may be found here! There, you may become used to the various IELTS Listening, Reading, and Writing exam formats. Consider whether there are more advantages to taking the IELTS on a computer than downsides. You will observe an increase in your IELTS score the more you study for the exam. You can also download our app from the playstore or visit our website.

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