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Question 1

What does 'DRC's eDIRECT portal' allow state and district users to access?

Accepted Answer

Online ordering, score reporting, and test administration management tools

Answer

eDIRECT is DRC's web portal where authorized users manage test orders, access score reports, configure test settings, and oversee the administration process.

Question 2

In DRC's platform, what does 'test session management' allow proctors to do?

Accepted Answer

Start, pause, extend, or invalidate student test sessions in real time

Answer

Test session management tools give proctors real-time control over student testing sessions, including the ability to start tests, pause for breaks, and handle technical issues.

Question 3

What is the purpose of 'accessibility features vs. accommodations' distinction in DRC's platform?

Accepted Answer

Accessibility features are available to all students; accommodations are available only to eligible students with documented needs

Answer

Universal accessibility features are available to any student, while accommodations are designated supports for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ELL status that must be pre-assigned.

Question 4

What happens to student data when a DRC test session is 'submitted'?

Accepted Answer

Responses are encrypted and transmitted to DRC's servers for scoring

Answer

When a student submits their test, responses are securely transmitted to DRC's central servers where they undergo processing and scoring.

Question 5

What does 'bandwidth' refer to in DRC's technology readiness requirements?

Accepted Answer

The data transfer capacity of a network needed to support simultaneous online testing

Answer

Bandwidth refers to the network's data transfer capacity, and DRC specifies minimum bandwidth requirements to ensure reliable test delivery when many students test simultaneously.

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