CBST Scoring and Evaluation 2

Question 1

On the CBST, what does a percentile rank of 75 mean?

Accepted Answer

The test-taker scored higher than 75% of the norm group

Answer

A percentile rank of 75 means the test-taker scored higher than 75% of people in the comparison norm group.

Question 2

Which CBST score report metric helps employers compare candidates across different hiring periods?

Accepted Answer

Normed percentile score

Answer

Normed percentile scores allow consistent candidate comparison across different test administrations and hiring periods.

Question 3

If a CBST candidate scores in the 40th percentile, what is the most accurate interpretation?

Accepted Answer

They scored higher than 40% of the norm group

Answer

A 40th percentile score means the candidate outperformed 40% of the norm group, not that they failed.

Question 4

The CBST uses a norm group to establish score benchmarks. What population typically forms this norm group?

Accepted Answer

Job applicants in the U.S. workforce across various industries

Answer

Criteria's norm group for the CBST consists of a broad sample of U.S. job applicants across various industries and roles.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of reporting both a raw score and a percentile score on the CBST?

Accepted Answer

To show absolute performance and relative standing simultaneously

Answer

Raw scores show how many items were answered correctly, while percentile scores show how the candidate compares to others.

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