Mixed Deck — All TestNav Topics Flashcards

How does documentation support quality in Time Management?

Answer: It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement

Proper documentation creates accountability, ensures consistency, supports quality improvement, and provides legal protection.

How does a TestNav 'performance level descriptor' (PLD) help educators use score reports?

Answer: It describes the knowledge and skills students at each performance level typically demonstrate

PLDs describe what students at each performance level know and can do, helping educators understand what a score means in terms of actual skills.

A testing coordinator receives reports that several students' tests show 'Resumed-Upload' status. What does this status indicate?

Answer: The student resumed their test on a second device and locally saved responses were uploaded to the server

'Resumed-Upload' means the student switched devices mid-test and any locally cached responses from the original device were uploaded to reconcile with the server copy.

A student accidentally clicks 'Submit' on TestNav. What safeguard does the platform provide?

Answer: A confirmation dialog appears asking the student to verify their intent to submit

TestNav displays a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental submissions, requiring the student to actively confirm before the test is finalized.

A teacher uses a scoring rubric to evaluate a student's oral presentation. Which evaluation characteristic does the rubric PRIMARILY support?

Answer: Criterion-based consistency

A rubric establishes clear, predefined criteria so evaluation is consistent and criterion-referenced, rather than comparative or subjective.

How does a student access an exhibit or reference sheet provided during a TestNav assessment?

Answer: By clicking the Exhibit or Reference button in the toolbar

If an exhibit or reference material is available, a dedicated button appears in the TestNav toolbar for the student to open it.

A student is presented with a TestNav item showing a Venn diagram and must drag text labels into the correct overlapping sections. What item type is this?

Answer: Categorization / Drag and drop

Categorization or drag-and-drop items ask students to sort or place provided labels, facts, or objects into designated categories or regions of a diagram.

A teacher uses exit tickets at the end of each lesson to check understanding. This is an example of which evaluation type?

Answer: Formative evaluation

Exit tickets are a classic formative evaluation tool used during instruction to monitor ongoing student understanding.

A student is approved for extended time but is taking a timed section in TestNav. Where can the proctor verify remaining time for that student?

Answer: The ProctorCache or TestNav Proctor dashboard

Proctors monitor individual student timers and status through the ProctorCache interface or the TestNav Proctor dashboard, not through the student-facing accessibility panel.

Which evaluation is MOST likely to yield a stanine score?

Answer: Norm-referenced standardized test

Stanines are a normalized scoring scale (1–9) typically reported on norm-referenced standardized tests to show relative standing.

A TestNav reading item asks students to click on the sentence in the passage that BEST supports the main idea. What is this item type?

Answer: Hot text

Hot text items highlight selectable text within a passage and ask students to click on the word, phrase, or sentence that answers the question.

What should staff do to prepare for a smooth TestNav testing experience regarding network bandwidth?

Answer: Conduct a bandwidth test and use proctor caching to minimize demand

Conducting a bandwidth assessment and enabling proctor caching to locally store test content are the recommended strategies for ensuring network performance.

In TestNav, which setting ensures that students cannot exit the application without proctor authorization?

Answer: Secure browser mode or kiosk mode

Secure browser or kiosk mode prevents students from navigating away from TestNav without entering the Proctor Password to exit.

What is the role of the TestNav 'Proctor Caching' feature?

Answer: It pre-loads test content on a local server so student devices can load tests faster with less internet traffic

Proctor Caching stores test content on a local device or server, reducing bandwidth demands on the school network and improving test load speeds for students.

A TestNav question shows a number line and asks the student to place a point at a specific value by clicking. What type is this?

Answer: Number line plot

Number line plot items ask students to click a location on a number line to represent a given value or set of values.

A teacher collects and reviews student journal entries weekly to adjust upcoming lessons. This is BEST categorized as:

Answer: Ongoing formative evaluation

Reviewing journal entries regularly to guide lesson adjustments is a continuous formative evaluation strategy embedded in daily instruction.

Which type of assessment is designed to monitor student progress during instruction?

Answer: Formative Assessment

Formative assessments are designed to monitor student learning *during* instruction and provide ongoing feedback. This type of assessment helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses in real-time, allowing them to adjust their teaching strategies and provide targeted support. Its main goal is to improve learning while it's happening, rather than just evaluating it at the end.

If a student notices their pacing is too slow halfway through a TestNav exam, what is the most effective adjustment?

Answer: Increase answer speed on straightforward questions while still flagging hard ones

Banking time on easier questions gives you more capacity for difficult ones later.

What type of documentation does TestNav offer to support its users?

Answer: Detailed user manuals and guides

Comprehensive documentation, such as detailed user manuals and guides, is essential for any complex software platform like TestNav. These resources provide in-depth information on features, functionalities, troubleshooting steps, and best practices. They empower users to independently learn and navigate the system effectively, reducing the need for constant direct support.

Which of the following operating systems is NOT officially supported by TestNav?

Answer: Linux Ubuntu

TestNav does not officially support Linux; it supports Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android.