CBT Legal and Ethical Standards 2

Question 1

Under FERPA, who has the right to access a student's educational records once that student turns 18?

Accepted Answer

The student themselves

Answer

FERPA transfers the right to access educational records from parents to the student (an 'eligible student') once they reach 18 years of age.

Question 2

A test candidate attempts to photograph exam questions using a hidden smartwatch. Under test security law, this conduct most likely constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted material and potential fraud

Answer

Photographing exam content violates copyright law (unauthorized reproduction) and may constitute fraud or breach of contract, carrying serious legal consequences.

Question 3

Which federal law requires testing organizations to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during computerized exams?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The ADA mandates that testing entities provide reasonable modifications to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to examinations.

Question 4

A testing center proctor discovers that two candidates sitting adjacent to each other submitted nearly identical answers on a high-stakes exam. The ethical obligation of the testing organization is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate the irregularity before releasing scores

Answer

Ethical standards require a proper investigation into suspected misconduct before any adverse action is taken or scores are released.

Question 5

When a testing vendor stores candidate biometric data collected at check-in, which principle requires that the data be kept only as long as necessary for its intended purpose?

Accepted Answer

Data minimization

Answer

Data minimization, a core privacy principle in frameworks like GDPR and CCPA, mandates collecting and retaining only the data necessary for a specific, legitimate purpose.

CBT - Computer Based Testing Practice Test

CBT - Computer Based Testing Practice Test

CBT Legal and Ethical Standards 2