Introduction to CBT Flashcards
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Which accessibility feature is most important for visually impaired candidates taking a CBT?
Answer: Screen reader compatibility
Screen reader compatibility allows visually impaired candidates to hear questions and interface elements read aloud, making the CBT usable without sight.
What is the purpose of a 'passing score' (cut score) in a CBT certification exam?
Answer: To define the minimum level of competence required to pass
A cut score represents the performance threshold separating candidates who demonstrate sufficient competence from those who do not, regardless of how others performed.
Why do most high-stakes CBT programs require a government-issued photo ID at check-in?
Answer: To confirm the candidate's identity matches the registered test-taker
Identity verification ensures the registered candidate is the one actually sitting for the exam, preventing proxy testing and protecting credential integrity.
What does 'content validity' mean when applied to a CBT?
Answer: The test adequately represents the full domain of knowledge it is meant to measure
Content validity ensures the test's questions collectively cover the breadth and depth of the subject matter defined in the exam blueprint or job task analysis.
In a CBT, what is the function of the 'review screen' typically shown at the end of a section?
Answer: It shows which questions were answered, skipped, or flagged so the candidate can revisit them
The review screen provides a summary of all items, indicating their status, so candidates can efficiently navigate back to unanswered or flagged questions before submitting.
A CBT vendor stores candidate personal data and exam results. Which concern does this primarily raise?
Answer: Data privacy and compliance with regulations like FERPA or GDPR
Storing candidate PII and scores obligates vendors to comply with privacy laws such as FERPA (US education) or GDPR (EU), governing how data is collected, stored, and shared.
What distinguishes a 'fixed-form' CBT from a 'computer-adaptive' CBT?
Answer: Fixed-form presents the same pre-determined set of questions to all candidates, while adaptive tests vary questions by performance
In a fixed-form CBT every candidate receives the same items in the same order, whereas a CAT selects subsequent items based on the examinee's demonstrated ability level.