GMAS Item Types and Technology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR) item on GMAS typically has how many parts?
- One part with four answer choices
- Two parts — Part A and Part B (Correct answer)
- Three parts requiring written evidence
- Four parts testing different skills
Correct answer: Two parts — Part A and Part B
EBSR items have two parts: Part A asks a question about a text, and Part B asks students to identify evidence that supports their Part A answer.
Question 2: Which GMAS item type is most likely to be worth the most points on the test?
- Selected Response
- Technology-Enhanced Item
- Extended Response (Correct answer)
- Evidence-Based Selected Response
Correct answer: Extended Response
Extended Response items require longer, more detailed written answers and are typically worth the most points among all GMAS item types.
Question 3: A Constructed Response item on the GMAS differs from an Extended Response primarily in that it:
- Uses multiple choice answers
- Requires a shorter written answer with fewer points available (Correct answer)
- Is always worth zero points
- Can only be answered using a keyboard shortcut
Correct answer: Requires a shorter written answer with fewer points available
Constructed Response items call for a shorter written answer (typically 2 points) compared to the longer, multi-point Extended Response.
Question 4: In Part B of an EBSR item, what are students usually asked to do?
- Write a paragraph explaining their answer
- Select a quote or detail from the text that supports their Part A answer (Correct answer)
- Choose a synonym for a vocabulary word
- Rank four statements from most to least important
Correct answer: Select a quote or detail from the text that supports their Part A answer
Part B of an EBSR asks students to select textual evidence—such as a quote or detail—that supports the answer they chose in Part A.
Question 5: Why is it important to answer Part A of an EBSR item before Part B?
- The test will not allow Part B to load until Part A is answered
- Part B evidence must logically support the Part A answer chosen (Correct answer)
- Part A is always worth more points than Part B
- The timer resets between the two parts
Correct answer: Part B evidence must logically support the Part A answer chosen
Because Part B asks for evidence supporting your Part A answer, your Part B selection must align with your Part A choice to receive full credit.
Question 6: Which of the following item types on the GMAS asks students to fill in a blank by typing a number or word?
- Hot Text
- Inline Choice
- Fill-in-the-Blank Technology-Enhanced Item (Correct answer)
- Drag-and-Drop
Correct answer: Fill-in-the-Blank Technology-Enhanced Item
Fill-in-the-Blank TEIs require students to type a specific answer into a blank space, often used in math or vocabulary contexts.
Question 7: When writing a Constructed Response on GMAS, which practice best supports a high score?
- Write as many paragraphs as possible regardless of the prompt
- Use evidence from the text and explain how it answers the question (Correct answer)
- Restate the question without providing any details
- Mention the author's name in every sentence
Correct answer: Use evidence from the text and explain how it answers the question
Scoring rubrics for Constructed Response items reward students who cite specific text evidence and clearly explain how it addresses the prompt.
GMAS Item Types and Technology 3
An Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR) item on GMAS typically has how many parts?