Test Administration and Security Flashcards

Under GMAS policy, which personnel are permitted to be present in the testing room during active testing?

Answer: Only the designated test administrator and authorized school personnel

Only the designated test administrator and authorized school personnel approved by the assessment coordinator may be in the testing room.

What is the purpose of the Do Not Disturb sign posted on the testing room door during GMAS?

Answer: To prevent interruptions that could compromise testing security and student performance

The Do Not Disturb sign prevents unauthorized entry and interruptions that could compromise test security and student concentration.

A test administrator notices that a student's answer document has a torn page. What is the correct action?

Answer: Document the issue and follow Georgia DOE procedures for damaged materials

Damaged test materials must be documented and handled according to Georgia DOE procedures to protect test integrity and the student's scores.

Which of the following best describes the chain of custody for GMAS secure test materials?

Answer: Materials must be tracked from receipt through administration to return, with documentation at each step

Chain of custody requires documented tracking at every transfer point from receipt to return to prevent security breaches.

When may a test administrator provide clarification on a GMAS test question?

Answer: Test administrators may never clarify, interpret, or explain test questions

Test administrators are strictly prohibited from clarifying, interpreting, or explaining any test questions to maintain standardized conditions.

What must happen to all scratch paper used during GMAS testing?

Answer: All scratch paper must be collected and securely destroyed after testing

All scratch paper must be collected by the test administrator and securely destroyed to prevent test content from being shared.

How should a test administrator respond if a student asks whether a specific answer is correct during GMAS?

Answer: Tell the student they cannot provide feedback on answers and redirect them to continue working

Administrators must redirect students without providing any feedback or indication about answer correctness to preserve standardized testing conditions.