Scoring and Evaluation Flashcards
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Which CBST sub-score section specifically measures a candidate's ability to work with numbers and arithmetic?
Answer: Math/Arithmetic
The Math/Arithmetic section of the CBST evaluates numerical computation and basic quantitative skills.
A CBST score report shows a candidate's Verbal score is higher than their Math score. How should an employer interpret this?
Answer: The candidate may be stronger in language tasks than numerical tasks
Sub-score differences reveal relative strengths and weaknesses that employers can match to job requirements.
What does it mean when the CBST score report flags a result as 'Caution: Unusual Response Pattern'?
Answer: The response pattern suggests the test may not accurately reflect the candidate's true ability
An unusual response pattern flag indicates the data may be unreliable due to random guessing or inconsistent engagement.
Why do CBST score ranges matter more than exact scores when making hiring decisions?
Answer: Because all cognitive tests have some measurement error and ranges acknowledge this uncertainty
All assessments carry measurement error, so a score range better reflects the true ability estimate than a single point.
A company uses CBST scores for three different job levels. Which approach best aligns the test with job requirements?
Answer: Set different percentile cutoffs for each job level based on role complexity
Setting different cutoffs by role complexity ensures the assessment is job-relevant and legally defensible.
How often does Criteria Corp re-norm the CBST to keep scores current?
Answer: Periodically, to ensure scores reflect current applicant populations
Periodic re-norming ensures that percentile scores remain accurate as workforce demographics and skills change over time.
Which of the following best describes a CBST 'composite score'?
Answer: A combined score that aggregates performance across all CBST sections
A composite score combines performance across the verbal and math sections into a single overall ability estimate.
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