Chapter 8

Question 1

How can an instructor protect test security?

Answer 1

Regularly revise test questions

Question 2

Which of the following typically measure improvement and give the instructor and students feedback on learning progress?

Answer 2

Formative tests

Question 3

Which of the following statements about scoring written tests is MOST accurate?

Answer 3

Some test items may be given more weight than others.

Question 4

When grading a test, the instructor takes the total number of points earned and divides by the total number of points:

Answer 4

possible.

Question 5

Which of the following methods of providing feedback allows instructors to determine whether students’ learning or studying styles were barriers to success?

Answer 5

Meet individually with students to discuss the test

Question 6

Which of the following are given at the beginning of instruction to establish a student’s current level of knowledge?

Answer 6

Prescriptive tests

Question 7

Which of the following statements about test discrimination is MOST accurate?

Answer 7

Discrimination is based on ability.

Question 8

Which of the following can be scored either manually or electronically?

Answer 8

Written tests

Question 9

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requires that testing results be retained:

Answer 9

in individual student files.

Question 10

When another instructor administers a test, at what point should test materials be returned to the proper authority?

Answer 10

After the test

Question 11

For which of the following tests are students ultimately given a grade of Pass or No Pass/Fail?

Answer 11

Criterion-referenced

Question 12

Scoring performance tests can be very:

Answer 12

subjective.

Question 13

Which of the following are normally given one-on-one between a student and an instructor?

Answer 13

Oral tests

Question 14

Which of the following compares student performance with stated criteria?

Answer 14

Criterion-referenced

Question 15

During performance testing, when should students be encouraged to ask questions?

Answer 15

Before the test

Question 16

Which of the following typically measure comprehensive knowledge and skills at the end of a course?

Answer 16

Summative tests

Question 17

Which of the following are used for evaluating a psychomotor skill?

Answer 17

Performance tests

Question 18

Which of the following is a guideline for test security?

Answer 18

Use two or more versions of the exam to prevent copying

Question 19

Evaluation feedback gives instructors an opportunity to use student error as the basis for:

Answer 19

reinforcing information that was addressed on the test.

Question 20

Where are student grades recorded?

Answer 20

Individual student records

Question 21

The rubric for an oral test can be very similar to a (an):

Answer 21

performance test.

Question 22

Which of the following should an instructor do before a written test?

Answer 22

Rearrage classroom seating when necessary

Question 23

When does an instructor watch for signs of academic misconduct?

Answer 23

During the test

Question 24

Which of the following should an instructor do during test administration?

Answer 24

Ensure that the environment stays safe for students in testing

Question 25

Which of the following are useful for measuring retention of information?

Answer 25

Written tests

Question 26

Norm-referenced and ___-referenced are the two ways to assess or evaluate.

Answer 26

criterion

Question 27

When is a test considered biased?

Answer 27

When members of different groups with the same ability level systematically score differently on a test

Question 28

Norm-referenced assessment measures the accomplishment of:

Answer 28

one student against that of another.

Question 29

Which of the following is a guideline for scoring written tests with essays or short answer questions?

Answer 29

Score the same question on all of the tests before proceeding to the next question