Question 1

Research on the effects of test format suggests that

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A)  there are no differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  speeded tests are always more valid than power tests regardless of the presentation style 
C)  differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests may depend on the education level of the respondent 
D)  differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests may depend on whether the computerized tests allow respondents to omit or return to items 
A)  there are no differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  speeded tests are always more valid than power tests regardless of the presentation style 
C)  differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests may depend on the education level of the respondent 
D)  differences between computerized tests and paper-and-pencil tests may depend on whether the computerized tests allow respondents to omit or return to items D

Question 2

CATs have all of the following advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil tests EXCEPT

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A)  they yield precise scores with only a few items 
B)  they are less costly to develop 
C)  they make cheating more difficult 
D)  they are less time consuming to administer 
A)  they yield precise scores with only a few items 
B)  they are less costly to develop 
C)  they make cheating more difficult 
D)  they are less time consuming to administer B

Question 3

Computerized tests have

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A)  made it relatively easy to measure the time needed to respond to each item 
B)  reduced the costs associated with administering tests to large groups 
C)  made it easier for psychologists to test theories of cognition 
D)  both a and c 
E)  all of the above 
A)  made it relatively easy to measure the time needed to respond to each item 
B)  reduced the costs associated with administering tests to large groups 
C)  made it easier for psychologists to test theories of cognition 
D)  both a and c 
E)  all of the above D

Question 4

In general, research suggests that reports generated from computerized tests

Accepted Answer

A)  are seen as more accurate than those from paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  are not seen as more accurate than those from paper-and-pencil tests 
C)  are valid enough to replace clinical judgments 
D)  are valid enough to replace clinical judgments only if the CBTI system was developed on the basis of clinical judgments 
A)  are seen as more accurate than those from paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  are not seen as more accurate than those from paper-and-pencil tests 
C)  are valid enough to replace clinical judgments 
D)  are valid enough to replace clinical judgments only if the CBTI system was developed on the basis of clinical judgments

Question 5

Computer-generated test interpretations

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A)  are universally endorsed 
B)  can provide narrative reports or diagnoses 
C)  can only provide raw scores and percentile ranks 
D)  both a and c 
A)  are universally endorsed 
B)  can provide narrative reports or diagnoses 
C)  can only provide raw scores and percentile ranks 
D)  both a and c

Question 6

Most CBTI systems seem to follow the ______ approach to development.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational 
B)  empirical 
C)  clinical 
D)  actuarial 
A)  rational 
B)  empirical 
C)  clinical 
D)  actuarial

Question 7

Computer-administered tests are usually interpreted

Accepted Answer

A)  with the assistance of a trained psychologist 
B)  using norms developed specifically for the computerized version 
C)  using the same norms derived for paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  none of the above 
A)  with the assistance of a trained psychologist 
B)  using norms developed specifically for the computerized version 
C)  using the same norms derived for paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

In attempting to validate CBTI systems, researchers face difficulties such as

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A)  the easy-to-read narrative reports compromise the validity of the test 
B)  identifying a standard that defines the "correct" interpretation of test scores 
C)  the company that develops the CBTI system is unwilling to reveal how interpretative reports are generated 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the easy-to-read narrative reports compromise the validity of the test 
B)  identifying a standard that defines the "correct" interpretation of test scores 
C)  the company that develops the CBTI system is unwilling to reveal how interpretative reports are generated 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Research regarding the effects of computer format on responses to the test has reported all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  participants tend to view computerized tests more positively 
B)  cultural differences may be smaller than on paper-and-pencil tests 
C)  computerized tests have lower face validity 
D)  method of administration matters when speed of responses is an important factor 
A)  participants tend to view computerized tests more positively 
B)  cultural differences may be smaller than on paper-and-pencil tests 
C)  computerized tests have lower face validity 
D)  method of administration matters when speed of responses is an important factor

Question 10

Which of the following statements about CBTI is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no current standards to guide the use of CBTI systems 
B)  the system is not useful unless it replaces the clinician 
C)  commercial CBTI systems must be licensed by the American Psychological Association before they may be implemented 
D)  the role of CBTI should be to aid the clinician 
A)  there are no current standards to guide the use of CBTI systems 
B)  the system is not useful unless it replaces the clinician 
C)  commercial CBTI systems must be licensed by the American Psychological Association before they may be implemented 
D)  the role of CBTI should be to aid the clinician

Question 11

Research comparing CATs to traditional tests suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are highly equivalent for speeded tests 
B)  they are highly equivalent for power tests 
C)  they are highly equivalent for personality tests 
D)  they are highly equivalent for all types of tests 
A)  they are highly equivalent for speeded tests 
B)  they are highly equivalent for power tests 
C)  they are highly equivalent for personality tests 
D)  they are highly equivalent for all types of tests

Question 12

Computerized testing provides the unique advantage of

Accepted Answer

A)  standardization 
B)  response-time measurement 
C)  less interaction 
D)  elimination of guessing 
A)  standardization 
B)  response-time measurement 
C)  less interaction 
D)  elimination of guessing

Question 13

The ______ approach to the development of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) systems involves using information about the statistical associations between
Test scores and diagnoses to create decision rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational 
B)  empirical 
C)  clinical 
D)  actuarial 
A)  rational 
B)  empirical 
C)  clinical 
D)  actuarial

Question 14

Item response theory used in CATs allows for the computer to identify ____ and make corrections to the respondent's score.

Accepted Answer

A)  response sets 
B)  social desirability 
C)  faking 
D)  partial knowledge guessing 
A)  response sets 
B)  social desirability 
C)  faking 
D)  partial knowledge guessing

Question 15

Computerized tests may

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitate the tailoring of tests 
B)  hinder tailoring of tests 
C)  eliminate guessing on tests 
D)  replace the need for clinical judgments 
A)  facilitate the tailoring of tests 
B)  hinder tailoring of tests 
C)  eliminate guessing on tests 
D)  replace the need for clinical judgments

Question 16

Computerized adaptive tests (CAT) attempt to

Accepted Answer

A)  measure an individual's ability to react to various stimuli 
B)  tailor test items to an individual's ability level 
C)  obtain a wide variety of information about an individual in a relatively short period of time 
D)  allow individuals to choose a test format 
A)  measure an individual's ability to react to various stimuli 
B)  tailor test items to an individual's ability level 
C)  obtain a wide variety of information about an individual in a relatively short period of time 
D)  allow individuals to choose a test format

Question 17

Research findings on differences between paper-and-pencil tests and computer- administered tests suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-administered tests are significantly more valid than paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  paper-and-pencil tests are significantly more valid than computer-administered tests 
C)  scores on computer-administered tests are highly correlated with scores on paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  computer-administered tests should not be used 
A)  computer-administered tests are significantly more valid than paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  paper-and-pencil tests are significantly more valid than computer-administered tests 
C)  scores on computer-administered tests are highly correlated with scores on paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  computer-administered tests should not be used

Question 18

The best approach to invalid response patterns is to

Accepted Answer

A)  always use paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  use item response theory in developing computerized tests 
C)  use multiple methods of measurement and assessment 
D)  employ a statistical correction formula to all test scores 
A)  always use paper-and-pencil tests 
B)  use item response theory in developing computerized tests 
C)  use multiple methods of measurement and assessment 
D)  employ a statistical correction formula to all test scores

Research on the effects of test format suggests that

CATs have all of the following advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil tests EXCEPT

Computerized tests have

In general, research suggests that reports generated from computerized tests

Computer-generated test interpretations

Most CBTI systems seem to follow the ______ approach to development.

Computer-administered tests are usually interpreted

In attempting to validate CBTI systems, researchers face difficulties such as

Research regarding the effects of computer format on responses to the test has reported all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about CBTI is true?

Research comparing CATs to traditional tests suggest that

Computerized testing provides the unique advantage of

The ______ approach to the development of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) systems involves using information about the statistical associations between Test scores and diagnoses to create decision rules.

Item response theory used in CATs allows for the computer to identify ____ and make corrections to the respondent's score.

Computerized tests may

Computerized adaptive tests (CAT) attempt to

Research findings on differences between paper-and-pencil tests and computer- administered tests suggest that

The best approach to invalid response patterns is to

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Exam 12: Computerized Test Administration and Interpretation

Research on the effects of test format suggests that

CATs have all of the following advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil tests EXCEPT

Computerized tests have

In general, research suggests that reports generated from computerized tests

Computer-generated test interpretations

Most CBTI systems seem to follow the ______ approach to development.

Computer-administered tests are usually interpreted

In attempting to validate CBTI systems, researchers face difficulties such as

Research regarding the effects of computer format on responses to the test has reported all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about CBTI is true?

Research comparing CATs to traditional tests suggest that

Computerized testing provides the unique advantage of

The ______ approach to the development of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) systems involves using information about the statistical associations between Test scores and diagnoses to create decision rules.

Item response theory used in CATs allows for the computer to identify ____ and make corrections to the respondent's score.

Computerized tests may

Computerized adaptive tests (CAT) attempt to

Research findings on differences between paper-and-pencil tests and computer- administered tests suggest that

The best approach to invalid response patterns is to

Tests and Measurements

Defining and Measuring Psychological Attributes: Ability, Interests, and Personality

Testing and Society

Basic Concepts in Measurement and Statistics

Scales, Transformations, and Norms

Reliability: the Consistency of Test Scores

Using and Interpreting Information About Test Reliability

Validity of Measurement: Content and Construct-Oriented Validation Strategies

Validity for Decisions: Criterion-Related Validity

Item Analysis

The Process of Test Development

Ability Testing: Individual Tests

Ability Testing: Group Tests

Issues in Ability Testing

Interest Testing

Personality Testing

Tests and Educational Decisions

Psychological Measurement in Industry

Diagnostic Testing: Clinical Applications

Issues in Multi-Method Assessment

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