Classification of tests

Question 1

Constructed by professional test
makers, administered to a
representative sample, has fixed
directions for administration and
scoring, with various types of converted
scores vs. informally constructed by
school teachers

Answer 1

Standardized vs. non-standardized

Question 2

Elated to
efficiency of administration

Answer 2

individual vs. group

Question 3

-Pertains to the time
limits of a test
-Many easy items with strict time limits
that no one can finish on time vs. difficult
items with sufficient time limits

Answer 3

Speed vs. power

Question 4

-Concerned
with the method of scoring the test
- fixed, precise scoring standards vs.
subjective scoring with different scorers
obtaining different results

Answer 4

Objective vs. non-objective

Question 5

pertains to the
content or task presented
- written/oral vs. manipulation of objects

Answer 5

Verbal vs. performance

Question 6

-According to
content or process
- Attempt to quantify process & products of
mental activity vs. designed to assess
other non-cognitive characteristics

Answer 6

Cognitive vs. affective

Question 7

What people can do when they try their
hardest or how well they do things vs.
what they would normally do or what
they typically are

Answer 7

Other Classifications
Maximum Performance Measures vs.
Typical Performance Measures

Question 8

• basis for comparison of test score or
  performance
• standardization sample vs. set standard

Answer 8

Norm-referenced vs. Criterion-referenced