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What is OKTA?

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 take the driver’s license knowledge test in their own school via the Internet

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What is OKTA?

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  1. 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 own 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

  2. 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

  3. Confirmation of test results How does OKTA work? School Computer Lab 1.) Student signs up for testing at their high school 3.) Student uses internet-capable computer for testing Local High School 2.) Test Proctor initiates a test session in the application 6.) Test Proctor prints receipt for Student Student 4.) Web Server processes test data Local Test Proctor Test 7.) Student takes receipt to local DMV office Online Knowledge Test Application central web server Results Receipt Results DMV Local Office 5.) DMV Central Office receives test data DMV Central Office 8.) Student presents receipt at local DMV to complete Learner Permit application. Permit Local DMV Employee DMV System Administrator

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. What people are saying about OKTA

  7. OKTA Benefits For DMV For Students/Parents • Greater convenience and less expense! • 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 Schools • No upfront costs to participate • Easy to use for local test proctors • Builds goodwill with students and parents

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