ACT Administration Protocols 3

Question 1

A student with a medical emergency needs to leave the testing room mid-section. What protocol applies?

Accepted Answer

The student's test booklet is sealed, the incident is reported, and ACT determines score validity

Answer

When a medical emergency occurs, the administrator seals the materials, documents the incident, and ACT evaluates whether any scores can be reported.

Question 2

What action must a test administrator take if they suspect a student of cheating during the ACT?

Accepted Answer

Observe discreetly, document the behavior, and report it via an irregularity report

Answer

Administrators should not interrupt testing; instead, they should discreetly observe, document specific behaviors, and submit a formal irregularity report.

Question 3

Before distributing test booklets, what must the test administrator verify about each booklet?

Accepted Answer

That the booklet serial numbers are recorded on the seating chart

Answer

Serial numbers must be recorded on the seating chart to maintain chain-of-custody and test security.

Question 4

When the ACT Writing section is administered, how long do students have to complete it?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

The ACT Writing (Essay) section has a 40-minute time limit for the standard administration.

Question 5

A student finishes a section early. According to ACT protocol, what may the student do?

Accepted Answer

Review their work within that section only

Answer

Students may review their work within the current section only and may not advance to or work on any other section.

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ACT Administration Protocols 3