Exam Seating Allocation to Prevent Malpractice Using Genetic Multi-optimization Algorithm

• Published in: Machine Learning and Metaheuristics Algorithms, and Applications Vol. 1366; pp. 131 - 145
• Main Authors: Kashyap, Madhav M., Thejas, S., Gaurav, C. G., Srinivas, K. S.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer 2021; Springer Singapore
• Series: Communications in Computer and Information Science
• Subjects: Arrangement; Combinatorics; Evolutionary computing; Genetic algorithm; Metaheuristic; NP complete; NP hard; Permutation; Seating

Despite unceasing debate about it’s pros and cons, exams and standardized testing have emerged as the main mode of evaluation and comparison in our increasingly competitive world. Inevitably, some examinees attempt to illegally gain an unfair advantage over other candidates by indulging in cheating...