ATP ATP Test Security & Integrity 2

Question 1

What is 'item harvesting'?

Accepted Answer

Collecting and sharing live test items without authorization, often for commercial gain

Answer

Item harvesting involves the unauthorized collection and dissemination of live test items, typically to sell to examinees preparing for the test.

Question 2

What security advantage does computer-based testing (CBT) offer over paper-based testing?

Accepted Answer

CBT allows randomized item delivery and large item pools to reduce the impact of item sharing

Answer

CBT allows for item randomization, adaptive testing, and varied item pools, which reduces the effectiveness of memorized item lists and brain dumps.

Question 3

How does cheating threaten 'score validity'?

Accepted Answer

It undermines the accuracy of scores as measures of the intended construct

Answer

Cheating threatens score validity because inflated or fraudulent scores no longer accurately represent examinees' true knowledge or ability.

Question 4

What is an 'irregularity report' in test administration?

Accepted Answer

Documentation of any deviation from standard testing procedures during an administration

Answer

An irregularity report documents any deviation from standardized testing procedures, such as disruptions, security incidents, or examinee misconduct.

Question 5

What obligations govern 'test content confidentiality' in professional testing organizations?

Accepted Answer

Professional codes of conduct, legal agreements, and copyright law

Answer

Testing organizations are obligated to maintain test content confidentiality through professional codes, licensing agreements, and copyright protections.

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ATP ATP Test Security & Integrity 2