ETS Standardized Test Design 2

Question 1

Which type of item format requires test-takers to supply their own answer rather than select from options?

Accepted Answer

Constructed-response

Answer

Constructed-response items require examinees to generate their own answers, unlike selected-response formats where choices are provided.

Question 2

In test design, 'content validity' refers to how well a test:

Accepted Answer

Represents the full domain being measured

Answer

Content validity is the degree to which test items adequately sample the intended knowledge or skill domain.

Question 3

A blueprint used to guide test construction that specifies the number of items per content area and cognitive level is called a:

Accepted Answer

Test specification (test blueprint)

Answer

A test specification or blueprint outlines how many items should address each content area and cognitive level to ensure balanced coverage.

Question 4

Differential item functioning (DIF) analysis is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Detect items that may be biased against subgroups

Answer

DIF analysis identifies items where examinees of equal ability from different demographic groups have systematically different probabilities of answering correctly.

Question 5

Which scaling approach places scores from different test forms on a common scale so they can be compared?

Accepted Answer

Test equating

Answer

Test equating adjusts scores across different forms so that a given score reflects the same level of ability regardless of which form was administered.

(ETS) Educational Testing Service Practice Test

(ETS) Educational Testing Service Practice Test

ETS Standardized Test Design 2