ATP Item Development & Banking 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a key advantage of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) related to item banking?

Accepted Answer

CAT requires a large, well-calibrated item bank to select items matched to examinee ability

Answer

CAT relies on a large pool of pre-calibrated items so that the algorithm can select items precisely matched to each examinee's estimated ability level throughout the exam.

Question 2

In the item development workflow, which stage typically occurs immediately after initial item writing?

Accepted Answer

Content and editorial review by subject matter experts and editors

Answer

After items are drafted, they undergo content and editorial review by SMEs and editors to check accuracy, clarity, grammar, and alignment to the content specifications before any statistical analysis.

Question 3

What does item 'p-value' represent in classical test theory?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of examinees who answered the item correctly

Answer

In classical test theory, the item p-value (or item difficulty index) is simply the proportion of examinees who answered the item correctly, ranging from 0.0 to 1.0.

Question 4

Which practice is recommended when an item bank shows that a particular distractor is never selected by examinees?

Accepted Answer

Replace the non-functioning distractor with a more plausible option

Answer

A non-functioning distractor that is never chosen provides no discriminating value; it effectively reduces the item to having fewer real choices and should be replaced with a more plausible option.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody log for items in a secure item bank?

Accepted Answer

To document who has accessed, created, modified, or reviewed each item for security accountability

Answer

A chain of custody log tracks all individuals who accessed or handled items, supporting security audits and helping identify the source of any potential compromise.

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ATP Item Development & Banking 3