Test Assembly and Delivery Flashcards
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When a CBT program uses a 'continuous testing window,' which item management practice becomes especially critical?
Answer: Actively monitoring and rotating items to control exposure rates across the window
In continuous windows, items are repeatedly exposed, so systematic rotation and exposure control prevent item compromise over time.
What is the function of an 'anchor item set' in equating CBT forms?
Answer: A common set of items appearing on multiple forms used to statistically link scores to the same scale
Anchor items appear on multiple forms and provide the statistical bridge needed to place scores from different forms onto a common reporting scale.
A CBT system assigns each examinee a unique encrypted token at login. This token most directly supports:
Answer: Binding the examinee's session to their identity and preventing session hijacking
Session tokens tie authentication credentials to the active testing session, ensuring no other party can inject into or take over the session.
Which delivery model allows an examinee to take a CBT at home under live remote proctoring?
Answer: Online proctored (OP) or remote proctored delivery
Online proctored delivery uses webcam monitoring, AI surveillance, and a live proctor to replicate center security conditions in a remote setting.
In test center operations, 'throughput' refers to:
Answer: The number of examinees who can be tested per unit of time at a given facility
Throughput measures testing center capacity — how many seats can be filled and completed per hour or day — affecting scheduling and appointment availability.
What happens to an examinee's responses if they click 'Submit' before answering all items in a linear CBT?
Answer: Unanswered items are typically scored as incorrect or omitted per the program's scoring policy
Most CBT programs treat unanswered items at submission as omitted or wrong, as defined by the test's scoring rules.
Which standard governs the physical accessibility requirements (e.g., wheelchair access, assistive technology) for CBT testing centers in the US?
Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA mandates that testing facilities and delivery platforms provide reasonable accommodations and physical accessibility for examinees with disabilities.