Trainee Performance Evaluation Flashcards

A trainer gives a short ungraded quiz midway through a confined space course to identify concepts trainees are struggling with. What type of evaluation is this?

Answer: Formative evaluation

Formative evaluation happens during instruction to guide adjustments, not to assign a final judgment.

Which type of test compares each trainee's performance against a fixed standard rather than against other trainees?

Answer: Criterion-referenced test

Criterion-referenced tests measure mastery of defined objectives, which is the preferred approach for safety competency.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l), how often must a powered industrial truck operator's performance be evaluated at minimum?

Answer: Every three years

OSHA requires a forklift operator performance evaluation at least once every three years.

A test item is answered correctly by 95% of high scorers and 93% of low scorers. What does this indicate about the item?

Answer: It has very poor discrimination

When high and low performers answer at nearly equal rates, the item fails to distinguish between them.

An evaluator rates a trainee highly on every skill because the trainee was very personable. Which rating error is this?

Answer: Halo effect

The halo effect occurs when one positive impression influences ratings across unrelated criteria.

Which evaluation method best verifies that a trainee can correctly don and doff a self-contained breathing apparatus?

Answer: A hands-on return demonstration with a checklist

Psychomotor skills are best assessed by direct observation of the trainee performing the task.

A trainee fails a required performance evaluation for lockout/tagout. What is the most appropriate next step?

Answer: Provide remedial training and re-evaluate before authorizing the task

Trainees who do not demonstrate competence must be retrained and re-evaluated before performing the hazardous task.