CVE Assessment Tools & Techniques Flashcards

Which type of assessment measures a client's ability to perform specific work-related tasks under standardized conditions?

Answer: Work sample assessment

Work sample assessments evaluate a client's ability to perform actual or simulated job tasks under standardized conditions.

The VALPAR Component Work Sample (VCWS) system is primarily used to assess which of the following?

Answer: Worker characteristics and vocational behaviors

VALPAR Component Work Samples assess worker characteristics, aptitudes, and vocational behaviors relevant to specific job demands.

Which standardized test is commonly used to measure general learning ability, verbal aptitude, and numerical aptitude in vocational evaluation?

Answer: General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)

The GATB is a standardized test measuring nine aptitudes including general learning ability, verbal, and numerical aptitude relevant to vocational evaluation.

In vocational evaluation, 'norm-referenced' assessment means a client's performance is compared to which of the following?

Answer: A standardization sample of similar individuals

Norm-referenced assessments compare a client's performance to scores from a standardization sample to determine relative standing.

Which factor is MOST important when selecting an assessment tool for a client with a significant physical disability?

Answer: Whether the tool has established validity and accommodations for physical limitations

Selecting tools with established validity and appropriate accommodations ensures accurate and fair assessment for clients with physical disabilities.

The APTICOM system is used in vocational evaluation primarily to assess which combination of abilities?

Answer: Aptitudes, interests, and educational achievement

APTICOM is a battery that measures vocational aptitudes, interests, and educational achievement to support career planning.