OST Test Administration and Accessibility 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which platform is used to deliver the Ohio State Tests (OST) online?
- DRC INSIGHT (Correct answer)
- TestNav
- AIR Test Delivery System
- Pearson Access Next
Correct answer: DRC INSIGHT
The OST is delivered through DRC INSIGHT, the secure online testing platform provided by Data Recognition Corporation, Ohio's testing vendor.
Question 2: What must a test administrator do if a student becomes ill and cannot finish the OST during a testing session?
- Pause the test and allow the student to resume during a makeup session (Correct answer)
- Submit the test immediately as incomplete
- Allow another student to complete the test on their behalf
- Discard the test and have the student retake from the beginning
Correct answer: Pause the test and allow the student to resume during a makeup session
If a student becomes ill, the test administrator pauses the student's test so they can resume during an authorized makeup session within the testing window.
Question 3: Which document primarily determines what testing accommodations a student with a disability receives on the OST?
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) (Correct answer)
- Student enrollment form
- Teacher recommendation letter
- Parent preference form
Correct answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) legally specifies the testing accommodations a student with a disability is entitled to, including during OST.
Question 4: Which of the following is a universal tool available to ALL students during OST, regardless of IEP or 504 status?
- Highlighter and strikethrough tools within the test platform (Correct answer)
- Text-to-speech for all ELA reading passages
- Extended time of 50% beyond the standard session
- Use of a human reader for all test content
Correct answer: Highlighter and strikethrough tools within the test platform
Built-in digital tools such as the highlighter and strikethrough are universal features available to all students in the OST platform without any special designation.
Question 5: During OST testing, what is the correct protocol regarding student cell phones?
- Cell phones must be powered off and stored away from the testing area (Correct answer)
- Cell phones may be kept on silent in students' pockets
- Cell phones are allowed only for students with medical accommodations
- Cell phones may be used during breaks between test sections
Correct answer: Cell phones must be powered off and stored away from the testing area
Test security requires that all cell phones be powered off and removed from the testing area to prevent cheating or unauthorized communication.
Question 6: A student eligible for an extended time accommodation on the OST typically receives how much additional time?
- Time and one-half (1.5×) the standard session length (Correct answer)
- Double the standard session length (2×)
- An unlimited amount of additional time
- Fifteen additional minutes per section
Correct answer: Time and one-half (1.5×) the standard session length
The most common extended time accommodation in Ohio is time and one-half (1.5×) the standard session, though the exact amount is specified in the student's IEP or 504 plan.
Question 7: Who is responsible for ensuring that only approved accommodations are provided to students during OST administration?
- The test administrator (Correct answer)
- The student
- The Ohio Department of Education directly
- The school's IT technician
Correct answer: The test administrator
The test administrator is responsible for implementing only the accommodations documented in each student's IEP, 504 plan, or ELL plan during OST.
OST Test Administration and Accessibility 1
Which platform is used to deliver the Ohio State Tests (OST) online?