CBT Question Types and Formats Flashcards

What is the difference between a 'discrete' and a 'context-dependent' CBT question?

Answer: Discrete questions stand alone while context-dependent questions are linked to a shared stimulus

Discrete questions are self-contained, while context-dependent questions share a stimulus like a passage or image with other related questions.

What does it mean when a CBT question is classified as 'higher cognitive level'?

Answer: It requires analysis, application, or evaluation rather than simple recall

Higher cognitive level questions assess the ability to analyze situations and apply knowledge, not just recall memorized facts.

How are 'exhibit-based' questions different from standard CBT questions?

Answer: They include an attached exhibit like a chart or image that must be analyzed to answer

Exhibit-based questions require reviewing supplementary materials like graphs, tables, or images before selecting an answer.

What is an 'audio' or 'multimedia' CBT question?

Answer: A question that includes a video, audio clip, or animation as part of the stimulus

Multimedia CBT questions incorporate audio, video, or animations to assess skills that require sensory interpretation beyond text.

What is the purpose of a 'matrix' or 'grid' question type in CBT exams?

Answer: To assess multiple related items simultaneously by arranging them in rows and columns

Matrix questions efficiently assess knowledge of multiple related concepts by organizing them in a grid for systematic evaluation.

What distinguishes 'selected response' from 'constructed response' question types in CBT?

Answer: Selected response requires choosing from given options while constructed response requires creating an original answer

Selected response questions provide answer choices to choose from, while constructed response requires test-takers to generate their own answers.