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Question 1

Which characteristic BEST defines a standardized test?

Accepted Answer

It is administered and scored under uniform conditions for all test-takers

Answer

Standardized tests are defined by consistent, uniform administration and scoring procedures applied equally to all test-takers.

Question 2

In the context of written evaluations, 'construct validity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Whether the test accurately measures the theoretical concept it is designed to assess

Answer

Construct validity measures how well a test captures the theoretical construct or underlying concept it is intended to measure.

Question 3

Which evaluation type would MOST likely be used in a medical licensing board exam to protect public safety?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced evaluation

Answer

Licensing exams use criterion-referenced evaluation because candidates must demonstrate a minimum competency standard, not merely outperform peers.

Question 4

A professor assigns a research paper, an oral presentation, AND a final exam to evaluate student learning. Using multiple evaluation methods is called:

Accepted Answer

Triangulation of assessment

Answer

Triangulation of assessment uses multiple methods to build a fuller, more accurate picture of student learning than any single measure can provide.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'program evaluation' as distinct from student evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It assesses the overall effectiveness of a curriculum, policy, or educational program

Answer

Program evaluation systematically assesses the design, implementation, and outcomes of an educational program to determine its overall effectiveness.

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