Security & Integrity Flashcards

A student reports witnessing another student copy answers from a neighbor. The reporting student has no physical evidence. How should the test administrator respond?

Answer: Observe the accused student more closely and document the report in an irregularity report

All reported violations must be taken seriously, documented in an irregularity report, and the accused student monitored more closely, even without physical evidence.

What is the primary reason ACT prohibits test administrators from reading test questions aloud (unless specifically approved as an accommodation)?

Answer: Reading questions aloud could inadvertently emphasize certain answers or provide context not in the written material

Reading questions aloud can unintentionally provide emphasis, tone, or context that could help a student identify the correct answer, compromising test integrity.

A test coordinator realizes after the test that two students were accidentally assigned the same test booklet number in the seating chart. What action is required?

Answer: Report the discrepancy to ACT as an administrative irregularity

Any administrative discrepancy, including duplicate booklet assignments in records, must be reported to ACT so they can investigate and ensure the integrity of score reporting.

Which action should a test administrator take if they personally know a student registered to test at their center?

Answer: Disclose the relationship to the test coordinator and request not to be assigned to that student's room

Personal relationships create potential conflicts of interest; administrators should disclose the relationship and be reassigned to avoid any appearance of preferential treatment.

Why must ACT answer documents be returned in the specific packaging provided by ACT rather than in alternative packaging?

Answer: Specific packaging ensures chain of custody is maintained and materials arrive intact and verifiable

Using ACT-specified packaging maintains the chain of custody and ensures that materials can be tracked and verified as secure throughout the return shipment process.

A proctor witnesses a student erasing answers after the section time has been called. The proctor is unsure if the erasure was in response to the time call or preceded it. What should the proctor do?

Answer: Document the observation accurately in an irregularity report, including the uncertainty about timing

All potential violations must be documented in an irregularity report with accurate details, including the proctor's uncertainty, and ACT will make the final determination.

What does ACT require test administrators to do with unused test booklets at the end of a test administration?

Answer: Return all unused booklets along with used materials to ACT in the provided packaging

All test booklets, both used and unused, must be returned to ACT after each administration to maintain security and prevent unauthorized access to test content.