While administering the Writing section of the computer-based ELPAC, a test examiner notices that several students seem confused by a prompt. To help them, the examiner rephrases the prompt using simpler vocabulary than what is written in the Directions for Administration (DFA). Why is this action procedurally incorrect?
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A
It introduces a testing variable that compromises the standardization and validity of the assessment.
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B
It is only incorrect if the examiner provides examples of what to write.
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C
It is acceptable as long as the examiner makes a note of the change in the test log.
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D
It is only incorrect for the Reading domain, not the Writing domain.