NSCAS NSCAS Test Administration 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the NSCAS Test Security Agreement signed by educators?
- To confirm the educator's salary
- To acknowledge their responsibility to maintain test integrity and confidentiality (Correct answer)
- To authorize the release of student scores to parents
- To certify that all students passed the assessment
Correct answer: To acknowledge their responsibility to maintain test integrity and confidentiality
The Test Security Agreement confirms that educators understand and accept their responsibility to protect test content and maintain confidentiality.
Question 2: What should a test administrator do if a student's testing device malfunctions during NSCAS?
- Have the student retake the entire test immediately
- Contact the building coordinator and follow the technology disruption protocol (Correct answer)
- Allow the student to use a personal device
- Mark the student's test as invalid without further action
Correct answer: Contact the building coordinator and follow the technology disruption protocol
Technology disruptions should be reported to the building coordinator who follows the established protocol for resuming or rescheduling the session.
Question 3: How long in advance must schools typically register students for NSCAS testing?
- One day before testing
- During the pre-ID enrollment submission window (Correct answer)
- The morning of the test
- Only after the test window opens
Correct answer: During the pre-ID enrollment submission window
Schools must submit pre-identification (pre-ID) enrollment data during a designated window prior to the test administration period.
Question 4: Under what circumstances can a student make up a missed NSCAS assessment?
- At any time during the school year
- Only if the principal approves a make-up after the window closes
- During the designated make-up period within the testing window (Correct answer)
- Make-up tests are not permitted under any circumstances
Correct answer: During the designated make-up period within the testing window
Students who are absent during initial testing can make up the assessment during the designated make-up period still within the official testing window.
Question 5: What is the correct response when a student asks for clarification on a test question's content during NSCAS?
- Read the question aloud and explain what it is asking
- Tell the student to skip the question and come back
- State that you cannot help with test content but can clarify directions (Correct answer)
- Provide the correct answer so testing can continue
Correct answer: State that you cannot help with test content but can clarify directions
Test administrators may clarify testing directions but are not permitted to explain, interpret, or assist with the content of test questions.
Question 6: Which staff members are required to complete NSCAS test administration training before the testing window?
- Only the district test coordinator
- All teachers regardless of whether they administer tests
- All staff who will serve as test administrators or proctors (Correct answer)
- Only new teachers hired after January
Correct answer: All staff who will serve as test administrators or proctors
All personnel who will administer or proctor NSCAS must complete the required training to ensure proper and consistent test administration.
NSCAS NSCAS Test Administration 2
What is the purpose of the NSCAS Test Security Agreement signed by educators?