ACT Professional Development & Ethics 3

Question 1

A parent contacts a test site directly to request their child's test scores before official release. What should the administrator do?

Accepted Answer

Direct the parent to ACT's official score reporting channels and decline to release scores

Answer

Score release is controlled exclusively by ACT, and administrators must direct all inquiries through official channels to protect student data.

Question 2

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which responsibility falls on the ACT test administrator regarding accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Implement only those accommodations pre-approved by ACT and listed in official documentation

Answer

Administrators implement ACT-approved accommodations only; they do not evaluate eligibility or approve new requests on test day.

Question 3

Which behavior constitutes a conflict of interest for an ACT test administrator?

Accepted Answer

Proctoring an exam where the administrator's own child is registered to test

Answer

Administering an exam to a close family member creates a conflict of interest that could compromise objectivity and fairness.

Question 4

What does 'test security' primarily refer to in the context of ACT administration ethics?

Accepted Answer

Protecting the confidentiality of test content before, during, and after administration

Answer

Test security encompasses all measures taken to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of test content at any stage.

Question 5

An administrator overhears two proctors discussing specific test questions in a public area after the exam. This is problematic because:

Accepted Answer

It risks exposing secure content that may be reused in future test forms

Answer

ACT may reuse test questions across administrations, so discussing content publicly risks compromising future exam integrity.

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