Assessment & Evaluation Methods Flashcards
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A test security breach occurs when an examinee photographs test items. The administrator's FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Follow the testing organization's documented incident response procedures
Administrators must follow the official incident response protocol rather than taking unilateral action that may not align with policy.
Content validity evidence is gathered PRIMARILY by:
Answer: Having subject matter experts review items against the test blueprint
Content validity is established through systematic review by experts to confirm that items adequately represent the targeted content domain.
When calculating reliability, a Cronbach's alpha of 0.90 indicates:
Answer: The test has high internal consistency among items
Alpha values closer to 1.0 reflect stronger internal consistency, meaning items are measuring a cohesive construct.
Which scenario best illustrates 'construct-irrelevant variance' threatening test validity?
Answer: A math test where bilingual examinees are disadvantaged by complex English phrasing
When language complexity on a math test disadvantages non-native English speakers, their scores reflect language ability rather than math skill — a construct-irrelevant factor.
A cutoff score for a certification exam is BEST described as:
Answer: The minimum score required to demonstrate acceptable competency
A cutoff (passing) score represents the minimum level of performance judged sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge or skill.
During testing, an examinee requests clarification on a test question. The administrator should:
Answer: Refer the examinee to the approved script response (e.g., 'I cannot help with test questions')
Administrators are trained to respond only with approved scripted language to prevent providing unfair advantages on test content.
The test blueprint (table of specifications) is primarily used to ensure that a test has adequate:
Answer: Content coverage across the domain
The blueprint maps test items to content areas and objectives, ensuring the test representatively samples the intended domain.