CBT Test Design and Blueprinting 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a test blueprint in CBT development?

Accepted Answer

To map content domains to item counts and cognitive levels

Answer

A test blueprint specifies which content domains are covered, how many items come from each, and what cognitive levels are assessed.

Question 2

Which term describes the process of identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities a test should measure?

Accepted Answer

Job task analysis

Answer

A job task analysis (JTA) identifies the KSAs required for a role and forms the foundation for test content specifications.

Question 3

In a test blueprint, 'cognitive level' most commonly refers to which taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

Bloom's taxonomy

Answer

Bloom's taxonomy (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create) is the most widely used framework for categorizing cognitive levels in test blueprints.

Question 4

A test that samples items randomly from all blueprint domains without regard to proportion is violating which principle?

Accepted Answer

Content validity

Answer

Content validity requires that item proportions match the blueprint's domain weights, ensuring the test represents the full content area.

Question 5

When a CBT blueprint specifies 'operational' vs. 'pretest' items, what distinguishes pretest items?

Accepted Answer

They are unscored and used to gather statistics for future use

Answer

Pretest (pilot) items are embedded in the test but do not count toward the candidate's score; they are being evaluated for future operational use.

CBT - Computer Based Testing Practice Test

CBT - Computer Based Testing Practice Test

CBT Test Design and Blueprinting 2