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  1. Which of the following is a key advantage of CBT over traditional paper-based testing?

    Answer: Immediate score reporting

    CBT systems can calculate and display scores instantly after test completion, eliminating the wait associated with paper-based tests.

  2. In a CBT environment, what does 'adaptive testing' refer to?

    Answer: Questions that change difficulty based on prior responses

    Adaptive testing (CAT) dynamically adjusts question difficulty up or down based on whether the examinee answered the previous question correctly.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a secure browser used in CBT?

    Answer: To prevent access to unauthorized resources during the exam

    Secure browsers lock down the test-taker's computer to block internet access, copy-paste functions, and other applications during the exam.

  4. Which file format is most commonly used to deliver CBT content across different testing platforms?

    Answer: XML/QTI

    QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) is an XML-based IMS standard widely used to package and exchange CBT questions and assessments.

  5. A test center proctor's main responsibility during a CBT exam is to:

    Answer: Ensure test integrity and monitor for misconduct

    Proctors supervise the testing environment to maintain fairness and security, verifying identities and watching for prohibited behaviors.

  6. When a CBT system uses 'item banking,' what does that mean?

    Answer: A large pool of questions is maintained from which test forms are drawn

    An item bank is a repository of validated test questions that allows different test forms to be assembled while maintaining consistent difficulty and content coverage.

  7. Which of the following best describes 'remote proctoring' in the context of CBT?

    Answer: Supervising an online exam via webcam and screen sharing

    Remote proctoring uses webcam video, microphone audio, and screen monitoring software to supervise candidates taking exams from their own locations.