QUESTIONS
Question 1
In everyday practice, responsibility for appropriate test administration, scoring, and interpretation lies with whom?
- test users
- test developers
- elected representatives
- test publishers
Question 2
An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect. This sort of evaluation is BEST described as what?
- role play
- portfolio analysis
- case history
- behavioral observation
Question 3
A panel interview is a tool of assessment that is MOST likely to be employed by whom?
- clinical psychologists
- educators
- human resource professionals
- entry-level neuropsychologists
Question 4
A psychologist plans to study behaviors of boys and girls at various grade levels on school playground. Which tool of assessment is this researcher MOST likely to employ?
- portfolio measurement
- alternate assessment
- naturalistic observation
- case history
Question 5
In the language of psychological testing and assessment, scoring refers to assigning evaluative numbers, codes or statements to performance on what?
- tests
- tasks
- interviews
- all of these
Question 6
A test is described as “paper-and-pencil.” This is a reference to what?
- the tools needed for the evaluation
- a blueprint for the assessment procedure
- the test’s item content
- the format of the test
Question 7
David has a visual impairment, so he is given a test that is set into large. This is an example of what?
- a physical environment modification
- an interpersonal environment modification
- a compromise
- an accommodation
Question 8
A student taking a course entitled “Art History” is administered a test called “The Renaissance Period.” Years later, data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case study on the test taker. In their report, the “Art History” test is referred to as what?
- a school ability test
- a school achievement test
- a school aptitude test
- art history
Question 9
Testing is to assessment as _____________ is to ________________.
- blood test; X-ray
- blood test; physical exam
- mechanic; automobile
- selection; placement
Question 10
Dr. Koran is an engineering psychologist. For what purpose would she most likely use psychological tests?
- designing products that can be used with optimal safety and efficiency
- predicting public receptivity to new products and services
- selecting the most qualified employees for positions
- All of these
ANSWERS
Question 1
In everyday practice, responsibility for appropriate test administration, scoring, and interpretation lies with whom?
- test users
- test developers
- elected representatives
- test publishers
Correct Answer: test users
Question 2
An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect. This sort of evaluation is BEST described as what?
- role play
- portfolio analysis
- case history
- behavioral observation
Correct Answer: role play
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