ACT Post-Test Procedures & Reporting 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of an irregularity that MUST be reported to ACT after testing?
- A student requested a bathroom break during a non-break section
- All students finished more than 10 minutes early
- The testing room was slightly warmer than recommended
- An unauthorized person entered the testing room during the exam (Correct answer)
Correct answer: An unauthorized person entered the testing room during the exam
An unauthorized person entering the testing room during the exam is a security irregularity that must be documented and reported to ACT.
Question 2: What information is REQUIRED on the Supervisor's Report regarding room conditions?
- Only the number of absent students
- The room temperature and lighting level
- Any deviations from standard testing conditions and all materials returned (Correct answer)
- The names of all proctors present
Correct answer: Any deviations from standard testing conditions and all materials returned
The Supervisor's Report must document any deviations from standard conditions and confirm the status of all materials returned to ACT.
Question 3: After a test session, in what order should an ACT proctor organize collected answer documents?
- Alphabetically by last name
- In the same order as the room roster or seating chart (Correct answer)
- By the student's ID number in ascending order
- By the student's score estimate from highest to lowest
Correct answer: In the same order as the room roster or seating chart
Answer documents should be organized to match the room roster or seating chart to facilitate reconciliation and return processing.
Question 4: If a supervisor suspects that a student engaged in score fraud during the ACT, what is the appropriate post-test action?
- Confront the student before they leave the building
- Discuss the situation with other students in the room
- Document specific observations in an Irregularity Report and submit it to ACT (Correct answer)
- Void the student's scores without notifying ACT
Correct answer: Document specific observations in an Irregularity Report and submit it to ACT
Suspected fraud must be documented with specific observable details in an Irregularity Report, which ACT will then investigate.
Question 5: What is ACT's policy regarding return shipping of test materials?
- Test centers may use any courier they prefer
- Materials must be shipped via ACT's pre-paid, designated shipping labels using the specified carrier (Correct answer)
- Test centers pay for return shipping and are reimbursed later
- Materials may be held locally until ACT arranges pickup
Correct answer: Materials must be shipped via ACT's pre-paid, designated shipping labels using the specified carrier
ACT provides pre-paid shipping labels and requires materials to be returned via the designated carrier specified in the return instructions.
Question 6: A student's name appears on the roster but the student did not attend the test. How should the supervisor handle the student's answer document?
- Leave the document blank and include it in the return shipment marked 'absent' (Correct answer)
- Discard it since the student was not present
- Hold it for 30 days in case the student wants to test later
- Give it to the student's school to administer independently
Correct answer: Leave the document blank and include it in the return shipment marked 'absent'
Unused answer documents for absent students must be returned to ACT, marked to indicate the student was absent.
Question 7: Which post-test action helps ACT identify if a score hold is needed due to testing irregularities?
- Proctors reviewing student essays after collection
- The supervisor submitting a complete and accurate Irregularity Report (Correct answer)
- Students completing a satisfaction survey before leaving
- The coordinator scanning booklet barcodes on-site
Correct answer: The supervisor submitting a complete and accurate Irregularity Report
A complete and accurate Irregularity Report gives ACT the information needed to determine whether a score hold or further investigation is warranted.
ACT Post-Test Procedures & Reporting 3
Which of the following is an example of an irregularity that MUST be reported to ACT after testing?