Question 1

When developing maximum performance tests,it is best to arrange the items:

Accepted Answer

A) from easiest to hardest. 
B) from hardest to easiest. 
C) in the order the information was taught. 
D) randomly. 
A) from easiest to hardest. 
B) from hardest to easiest. 
C) in the order the information was taught. 
D) randomly. A

Question 2

When developing matching items,one should keep the lists as ___________ as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) heterogeneous 
B) homogeneous 
C) sequential 
D) simultaneous 
A) heterogeneous 
B) homogeneous 
C) sequential 
D) simultaneous B

Question 3

What item format is commonly used in both maximum performance tests and typical response tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Constructed-response 
B) Multiple-choice 
C) Rating scales 
D) True-false 
A) Constructed-response 
B) Multiple-choice 
C) Rating scales 
D) True-false D

Question 4

Including more selected-response and other time-efficient items can:

Accepted Answer

A) enhance the sampling of the content domain and increase reliability. 
B) enhance the sampling of the content domain and decrease reliability. 
C) introduce construct irrelevant variance. 
D) decrease validity. 
A) enhance the sampling of the content domain and increase reliability. 
B) enhance the sampling of the content domain and decrease reliability. 
C) introduce construct irrelevant variance. 
D) decrease validity.

Question 5

Distracters are:

Accepted Answer

A) rubric grading criteria. 
B) the incorrect response on a multiple-choice items. 
C) words inserted in an item intended to "trick" the examinee. 
D) unintentional clues to the correct answer. 
A) rubric grading criteria. 
B) the incorrect response on a multiple-choice items. 
C) words inserted in an item intended to "trick" the examinee. 
D) unintentional clues to the correct answer.

Question 6

Examinees tend to overuse the neutral response when Likert items use ________ and may omit items when Likert items use __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an odd number of options; an even number of options 
B) an even number of options; an odd number of options 
C) homogenous options; heterogeneous options 
D) heterogeneous options; homogenous options 
A) an odd number of options; an even number of options 
B) an even number of options; an odd number of options 
C) homogenous options; heterogeneous options 
D) heterogeneous options; homogenous options

Question 7

A fill-in-the-blank question is a ___________ item.

Accepted Answer

A) constructed-response 
B) selected-response 
C) typical-response 
D) objective-response 
A) constructed-response 
B) selected-response 
C) typical-response 
D) objective-response

Question 8

Which multiple-choice answer format requires the examinee to make subtle distinctions among distracters?

Accepted Answer

A) Best answer 
B) Correct answer 
C) Closed negative 
D) Double negative 
A) Best answer 
B) Correct answer 
C) Closed negative 
D) Double negative

Question 9

When writing multiple-choice items,one advantage to the ______________ is that it may present the problem in a more concise manner.

Accepted Answer

A) direct-question format 
B) incomplete sentence format 
C) indirect question format 
A) direct-question format 
B) incomplete sentence format 
C) indirect question format

Question 10

What is a strength of selected-response items?

Accepted Answer

A) Selected-response items are easy and quick to write. 
B) Selected-response items can be used to assess all constructs. 
C) Selected-response items can be objectively scored. 
A) Selected-response items are easy and quick to write. 
B) Selected-response items can be used to assess all constructs. 
C) Selected-response items can be objectively scored.

Question 11

__________ are reported as the most popular selected-response items.

Accepted Answer

A) Essays 
B) Matching 
C) Multiple-choice 
D) True-false 
A) Essays 
B) Matching 
C) Multiple-choice 
D) True-false

Question 12

General guidelines for writing test items include:

Accepted Answer

A) the frequent use of negative statements. 
B) the use of complex,compound sentences to challenge the examinees. 
C) the avoidance of inadvertent cues to the answers. 
D) arranging items in a non-systematic manner. 
A) the frequent use of negative statements. 
B) the use of complex,compound sentences to challenge the examinees. 
C) the avoidance of inadvertent cues to the answers. 
D) arranging items in a non-systematic manner.

Question 13

___________ require examinees to complete a process or produce a project in a real-life simulation.

Accepted Answer

A) Projective tests 
B) Performance assessments 
C) Selected response test 
D) Multi-trait/multi-method tasks 
A) Projective tests 
B) Performance assessments 
C) Selected response test 
D) Multi-trait/multi-method tasks

Question 14

What is a strength of true-false items?

Accepted Answer

A) They can measure very complex objectives. 
B) Examinees can answer many items in a short period of time. 
C) They are not vulnerable to guessing. 
A) They can measure very complex objectives. 
B) Examinees can answer many items in a short period of time. 
C) They are not vulnerable to guessing.

Question 15

A strength of constructed-response items is that they:

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate random guessing. 
B) produce highly reliable scores 
C) can be quickly completed by examinees. 
D) eliminate "feigning." 
A) eliminate random guessing. 
B) produce highly reliable scores 
C) can be quickly completed by examinees. 
D) eliminate "feigning."

Question 16

When writing true-false items,one should include approximately _________ true and ________ false.

Accepted Answer

A) 30%; 70% 
B) 50%; 50% 
C) 70%; 30% 
A) 30%; 70% 
B) 50%; 50% 
C) 70%; 30%

Question 17

_________ scoring rubrics identify different aspects or dimensions,each of which is scored separately.

Accepted Answer

A) Analytic 
B) Holistic 
C) Sequential 
D) Simultaneous 
A) Analytic 
B) Holistic 
C) Sequential 
D) Simultaneous

Question 18

_________ are a form of performance assessment that involves the systematic collection and evaluation of work products.

Accepted Answer

A) Rubrics 
B) Virtual exams 
C) Practical assessments 
D) Portfolio assessments 
A) Rubrics 
B) Virtual exams 
C) Practical assessments 
D) Portfolio assessments

Question 19

What would be the recommended multiple-choice format for the stem: 'What does 10x10 equal?'

Accepted Answer

A) Best answer 
B) Correct answer 
C) Closed negative 
D) Double negative 
A) Best answer 
B) Correct answer 
C) Closed negative 
D) Double negative

Question 20

You are creating a test designed to assess a flute player's ability.Which format would assess this domain most effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance assessment 
B) Matching 
C) Selected-response 
D) True-false 
A) Performance assessment 
B) Matching 
C) Selected-response 
D) True-false

When developing maximum performance tests,it is best to arrange the items:

When developing matching items,one should keep the lists as ___________ as possible.

What item format is commonly used in both maximum performance tests and typical response tests?

Including more selected-response and other time-efficient items can:

Distracters are:

Examinees tend to overuse the neutral response when Likert items use and may omit items when Likert items use __.

A fill-in-the-blank question is a ___________ item.

Which multiple-choice answer format requires the examinee to make subtle distinctions among distracters?

When writing multiple-choice items,one advantage to the ______________ is that it may present the problem in a more concise manner.

What is a strength of selected-response items?

__________ are reported as the most popular selected-response items.

General guidelines for writing test items include:

___________ require examinees to complete a process or produce a project in a real-life simulation.

What is a strength of true-false items?

A strength of constructed-response items is that they:

When writing true-false items,one should include approximately _ true and false.

_________ scoring rubrics identify different aspects or dimensions,each of which is scored separately.

_________ are a form of performance assessment that involves the systematic collection and evaluation of work products.

What would be the recommended multiple-choice format for the stem: 'What does 10x10 equal?'

You are creating a test designed to assess a flute player's ability.Which format would assess this domain most effectively?

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

The Meaning of Test Scores

Reliability

Validity

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

Best Practices: Legal and Ethical Issues

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

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Exam 6: Item Development

When developing maximum performance tests,it is best to arrange the items:

When developing matching items,one should keep the lists as ___________ as possible.

What item format is commonly used in both maximum performance tests and typical response tests?

Including more selected-response and other time-efficient items can:

Distracters are:

Examinees tend to overuse the neutral response when Likert items use ________ and may omit items when Likert items use __________.

A fill-in-the-blank question is a ___________ item.

Which multiple-choice answer format requires the examinee to make subtle distinctions among distracters?

When writing multiple-choice items,one advantage to the ______________ is that it may present the problem in a more concise manner.

What is a strength of selected-response items?

__________ are reported as the most popular selected-response items.

General guidelines for writing test items include:

___________ require examinees to complete a process or produce a project in a real-life simulation.

What is a strength of true-false items?

A strength of constructed-response items is that they:

When writing true-false items,one should include approximately _________ true and ________ false.

_________ scoring rubrics identify different aspects or dimensions,each of which is scored separately.

_________ are a form of performance assessment that involves the systematic collection and evaluation of work products.

What would be the recommended multiple-choice format for the stem: 'What does 10x10 equal?'

You are creating a test designed to assess a flute player's ability.Which format would assess this domain most effectively?

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

The Meaning of Test Scores

Reliability

Validity

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

Best Practices: Legal and Ethical Issues

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

Filters

Examinees tend to overuse the neutral response when Likert items use and may omit items when Likert items use __.

When writing true-false items,one should include approximately _ true and false.