ACT Testing Environment & Facility Requirements Flashcards

What documentation must a site coordinator complete when an ACT testing room is set up?

Answer: A room certification form verifying compliance with ACT facility requirements

Site coordinators must complete and retain a room certification form confirming that all facility requirements were met prior to testing.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable seating surface for ACT testing?

Answer: A bleacher or bench seating without a writing surface

ACT requires students to have a smooth, flat writing surface; bleachers or benches without an attached writing surface are not acceptable.

How should an ACT testing room door be managed during the test?

Answer: Closed and monitored to prevent unauthorized entry or exit

ACT requires the room door to be closed and monitored by a proctor or supervisor to prevent unauthorized entry or exit during testing.

What must be done with a student's test booklet if they are dismissed for a testing violation?

Answer: Secure it and report the incident to ACT per the irregularity procedures

The supervisor must secure the dismissed student's test materials and report the violation to ACT following the irregularity reporting procedures.

Which of the following environmental factors must a room supervisor monitor throughout an ACT test session?

Answer: Noise levels, lighting, and temperature

ACT room supervisors are responsible for continuously monitoring noise, lighting, and temperature to maintain a proper testing environment.

What is the ACT policy regarding windows in testing rooms?

Answer: Windows should allow natural light but not permit distractions or security breaches

ACT allows rooms with windows but requires that they not create distractions or compromise test security (e.g., students communicating with people outside).