General Standards
88. Response methods are used consistently throughout
any given test.
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89. Students must answer the questions in order of
their presentation.
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90. The program provides visual feedback to indicate
which item the student has selected.
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91. The student can change an answer before it is
scored.
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92. There are enough questions/items per learning
objective.
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93. The student is informed as to how many questions
will be given, the approximate time needed to
complete the test, and if any questions are
weighted differently.
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94. The student is given or has the option to select a
sample question for practice prior to starting the
test.
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95. The student is shown the results following each
test and provided the opportunity to review missed
questions.
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96. All scores are calculated on a 100 point scale.
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Test Construction
97. Each question/problem directly relates to a
performance objective.
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98. Questions are concise and clear with no irrelevant
words.
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99. There is only one question per screen unless it is
an exercise or simulation (i.e., matching).
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100. Each question is independent.
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101. Questions address key points. It's not a trivia
test.
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102. Safety related items are tested one time per type
of test.
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103. Information that is on an "optional" track during
the program is not tested.
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104. Test questions are sequended so that more
difficult questions are toward the end of the test
with the exception of randomly generated test
questions.
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105. For multiple choice, the correct answer position
varies.
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