Test Security and Integrity Flashcards
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A student requests to use their personal dictionary during the Cambium assessment. What is the correct response?
Answer: Deny it unless it is listed as an approved accommodation
Only accommodations officially documented and approved in the student's testing plan may be used during Cambium assessments.
Which action best describes a proctor maintaining test integrity throughout the session?
Answer: Circulating the room without looking at student screens
Proctors must actively monitor the room without viewing or influencing test content on student screens.
What should a test administrator do if they suspect a student has been sharing test content via text message?
Answer: Confiscate the device and document the incident per protocol
Suspected security breaches involving devices must be documented and the device secured according to the district's testing security protocol.
Why are test administrators required to sign a security agreement before each testing window?
Answer: To acknowledge their legal responsibility to protect test confidentiality
The security agreement holds administrators legally accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of secure test content.
A student accidentally submits their test before completing all sections. What is the appropriate next step?
Answer: Document the incident and contact the test coordinator immediately
Accidental submissions must be reported to the test coordinator, who can evaluate options based on state and district policy.
Which of the following is considered a test irregularity that must be reported?
Answer: A fire drill occurring during the testing session
Environmental disruptions like fire drills during testing are irregularities that must be documented and reported to the test coordinator.
Which practice helps ensure that test results accurately reflect individual student knowledge?
Answer: Ensuring each student works independently without assistance
Independent work ensures scores reflect each student's individual knowledge rather than collaboration or outside assistance.