CBT Security and Integrity Flashcards

What does 'non-disclosure agreement' (NDA) in CBT certification mean?

Answer: A legally binding agreement not to share actual exam questions or content

NDAs prohibit sharing actual exam content, protecting intellectual property and maintaining the validity of the certification.

What is 'answer harvesting' in CBT exam security?

Answer: Systematically collecting and distributing actual exam questions through coordinated efforts

Answer harvesting involves coordinated efforts to collect real exam questions for commercial sale or distribution, violating exam security.

How do CBT programs use 'statistical analysis' to detect cheating?

Answer: By identifying unusual answer pattern similarities between test-takers taking the same exam

Statistical analysis identifies improbably similar wrong-answer patterns between test-takers, which can indicate collaboration or answer sharing.

What is the consequence of being caught cheating on a CBT certification exam in the US?

Answer: Score cancellation, exam bans, and potential legal action

Cheating consequences typically include score cancellation, lifetime or multi-year exam bans, and civil or criminal legal action.

Why do some CBT centers use palm vein or fingerprint scanners for check-in?

Answer: To create a biometric record linking the test-taker to their exam results, preventing impersonation

Biometric scanning creates an unforgeable link between the physical test-taker and their registered identity, preventing proxy testing.

What is a 'secure testing environment' requirement at CBT centers?

Answer: Controlled access, supervised testing areas, and restricted personal items to prevent cheating

Secure testing environments enforce strict access control, supervision, and item restrictions to protect exam integrity.