ABLE Technical Foundations 2

Question 1

Which statistical measure indicates the proportion of test-takers who answered an item correctly?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty index (p-value)

Answer

The difficulty index (p-value) is the proportion of examinees who answer an item correctly, ranging from 0.0 to 1.0.

Question 2

In classical test theory, an examinee's observed score equals their true score plus which component?

Accepted Answer

Measurement error

Answer

Classical test theory defines observed score as the sum of a person's true score and random measurement error.

Question 3

Which CEFR level describes a 'Basic User' who can understand and use familiar everyday expressions?

Accepted Answer

A1

Answer

A1 is the lowest CEFR level, describing beginners who can use basic phrases and introduce themselves.

Question 4

What term describes the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure?

Accepted Answer

Validity

Answer

Validity refers to the extent to which a test accurately measures the construct or skill it purports to assess.

Question 5

A test blueprint that maps items to learning objectives is also known as a:

Accepted Answer

Table of specifications

Answer

A table of specifications (TOS) is a grid that aligns test items with content areas and cognitive levels to ensure adequate coverage.

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