DRC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does 'disaggregated data' mean in the context of DRC district reports? → Scores broken down by student subgroups such as race, gender, or disability status
2. In DRC's platform, what does 'test session management' allow proctors to do? → Start, pause, extend, or invalidate student test sessions in real time
3. What does 'item discrimination' (point-biserial correlation) indicate in DRC's item analysis? → The degree to which an item differentiates between high- and low-performing students
4. What is 'scratch paper' policy during DRC testing? → Scratch paper provided by the school must be blank, collected, and destroyed after testing
5. How does DRC use 'field test items' embedded in operational tests? → To collect performance data without affecting student scores
6. In DRC assessment design, what does 'depth of knowledge' (DOK) refer to? → The complexity of thinking a student must use to answer an item
7. What is a 'selected-response item' (SRI) on a DRC assessment? → A multiple-choice or other fixed-response item where students choose from given options
8. In data management, what is metadata? → Data that describes other data
9. What is the purpose of 'secure handling' protocols for DRC paper testing materials? → Preventing unauthorized access to test content before, during, and after administration
10. What is the primary purpose of conducting a data privacy impact assessment (DPIA)? → To identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with data processing activities
11. What is the purpose of 'item stems' in a DRC multiple-choice item? → The question or problem that the student must respond to
12. What is the purpose of 'validity evidence' documented in DRC technical reports? → To demonstrate that the assessment accurately measures its intended constructs
13. Which type of DRC score report is designed primarily for parents and guardians? → Individual Student Report (ISR)
14. What does the 'DRC INSIGHT Learning Management System' allow educators to do? → Access test results, manage rosters, and monitor testing sessions
15. Which of the following is a key component of data quality management? → Data validation
16. What is DRC INSIGHT, and what is its primary function? → An online testing platform used to deliver DRC assessments to students
17. Which term describes the process of reviewing DRC items for fairness across demographic groups? → Bias and sensitivity review
18. What is a 'blueprint' in the context of DRC assessment design? → A document specifying content coverage, item types, and point distribution
19. What is the main goal of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in relation to data management? → To enhance corporate financial disclosures and prevent accounting fraud
20. What is a 'testing irregularity' in the context of DRC assessments? → A student who finishes the test unusually quickly
21. What is the purpose of a data warehouse? → To store a large volume of historical data for analysis and reporting
22. Which of the following is a key component of a compliance program? → Regular audits and assessments
23. In DRC assessment design, what does 'construct validity' refer to? → Whether the test measures the intended skill or knowledge area
24. Which U.S. law regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by federal agencies? → Privacy Act of 1974
25. In DRC reports, what does 'percent proficient' represent at the group level? → The percentage of students who scored at or above the proficiency cut score
26. Which assessment type does DRC primarily develop for K-12 state programs? → Standardized summative assessments
27. In DRC reporting, what does 'performance level' indicate? → A categorical description of student achievement such as Basic, Proficient, or Advanced
28. What are 'distractors' in the context of DRC multiple-choice items? → The incorrect answer options designed to reflect common misconceptions
29. What does 'norm-referenced interpretation' provide that criterion-referenced scores do not? → Information about how a student performed relative to a national comparison group
30. What does data normalization involve? → Organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity