TY - JOUR T1 - Review of User Authentication Methods in Online Examination AU - Abdel Karim, Nader AU - Shukur, Zarina JO - Asian Journal of Information Technology VL - 14 IS - 5 SP - 166 EP - 175 PY - 2015 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1682-3915 DO - ajit.2015.166.175 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ajit.2015.166.175 KW - User authentication KW -online examination KW -authentication methods KW -online exam threats KW -online exam authentication system AB - User authentication is a very important online environment issue. Further, investigation is needed to focus on improving user authentication methods for the sake of improving e-Learning security mechanisms; especially in the field of online exams. This study is the result of a systematic literature review which will answer the following three main questions of online exam user authentication methods, systems and threats. The results cover four main directions. First, it shows complete authentication methods that have been used in online exam systems; whether they are classified as knowledge, possession or biometric based. Second, it summarizes the online exam systems and authentication techniques used whether they are classified as user identification, authentication or continuous authentication. Third, it explores the threats that may occur during exam sessions and specifically classifies impersonation threats. Finally, it investigates existing commercial user authentication products that are used to observe online exams. ER -