The Covid-19 Pandemic affected world economies unimaginably, not leaving out the educational sector. Standardised educational assessments commonly deployed as paper-pencil in less developed countries faced challenges that call for technological adoption. The study was qualitative research of case study type. The study population was top-level officials in national examination bodies in Nigeria who served as key informants sampled using purposive and snowball techniques. In-depth interviews were conducted for data collection supported by documentary analysis to examine the perception and prospects of adopting Computer Adaptive Testing for Standardized Educational Assessment with case Studies from West and South Africa. Findings revealed that key informants positively perceived computer adaptive testing and were seen as consistent with current practices, experiences, and needs. The prospect of adopting the technology by examination bodies in West Africa was relatively high. However, there are myriad challenges to overcome to bring this to reality. Considering these findings, some recommendations were given. Keywords: Perception, Prospects, CAT, Standardised testing, Educational assessment, Covid-19, Less developed countries. The Covid-19 Pandemic affected world economies unimaginably, not leaving out the educational sector. Standardised educational assessments commonly deployed as paper-pencil in less developed countries faced challenges that call for technological adoption. The study was qualitative research of case study type. The study population was top-level officials in national examination bodies in Nigeria who served as key informants sampled using purposive and snowball techniques. In-depth interviews were conducted for data collection supported by documentary analysis to examine the perception and prospects of adopting Computer Adaptive Testing for Standardized Educational Assessment with case Studies from West and South Africa. Findings revealed that key informants positively perceived computer adaptive testing and were seen as consistent with current practices, experiences, and needs. The prospect of adopting the technology by examination bodies in West Africa was relatively high. However, there are myriad challenges to overcome to bring this to reality. Considering these findings, some recommendations were given.

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