Deck 5: Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Reporting Assessment Results

Question 1

Antonio asked his client "what is your gender" and offered the choices of "male or female." What type of response test question is this?

A)Dichotomous
B)Polytomous
C)Level of agreement
D)Subjective rating

Answer 1

A

Question 2

To eliminate cultural bias in testing,which of the following should a counselor consider when selecting a test to administer with a client?

A)The client's comfort level with testing
B)If the test was normed with a group similar to the client
C)Eliminating formal testing since there is no way to reduce cultural bias
D)Transfer the client to a counselor who has a similar background

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Changes in test format,the setting of testing,and amount of time allotted for testing are examples of:

A)Modifications
B)Alterations
C)Accommodations
D)Standardization

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of child variables that would play a role in a counselor's decision in test selection?

A)Age of the client
B)Cognitive functioning of the client
C)Client's reason for referral
D)All of the above

Question 5

If you are a counselor seeking information to determine if it is culturally appropriate to administer a particular instrument with your client,what resource might you turn to first?

A)Test manual
B)Conference on formal testing
C)Conference on cultural diversity
D)Supervisor

Question 6

What are important factors a counselor must consider when providing accommodations to a client during test administration?

A)That the client does not take advantage of the accommodations
B)That the accommodation does not significantly impact the score the client receives
C)That the accommodation for one client is fair for another client
D)That the client wants the accommodations

Question 7

Guidelines for the qualifications a counselor must have in order to administer particular tests are set forth by:

A)Legal and state laws
B)Professional organizations and test publishers
C)ACA Code of Ethics
D)CACREP

Question 8

Ann asked her client "on a scale of 1 to 10,with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best,how would you rate your day?" This is an example of what type of response test question?

A)Dichotomous
B)Polytomous
C)Level of agreement
D)Subjective rating

Question 9

Katherine,a mental health counselor,is reading the manual of a personality inventory and sought out additional review information in the Mental Measurements Yearbook.What step of the assessment process is Katherine exercising?

A)Before administration
B)During administration
C)After administration
D)Interpretation

Question 10

What is the Responsibilities of Users of Standardized Tests,or commonly known as the RUST statement?

A)Ethical guidelines for assessment practices
B)Tasks and duties test users are responsible for
C)Step-by-step guidelines for how to select a culturally appropriate test
D)Comprehensive reviews of all testing instruments

Question 11

Which of the following require test administrators to provide accommodations for a client?

A)Request from the individual providing consent (e.g.,client or parent of a minor)
B)Request from the test administrator's supervisor
C)Counselor's clinical opinion
D)No Child Left Behind and Individuals with Disabilities Act

Question 12

What is a potential drawback of the test reviews provided on test publisher websites?

A)Technical information about the test is rarely provided
B)Limited information about cultural sensitivity
C)Reviews might not be completely objective
D)Sample questions from instruments are not offered

Question 13

Is it important to adhere to standardized procedures when administering a test?

A)Yes,it ensures that results are valid and can be interpreted correctly
B)Yes,it reduces confusion during test administration
C)No,all clients are unique therefore administration will likely vary
D)No,it is important for counselors to allow clients to guide the testing process

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of debriefing a client following test administration?

A)To allow the client to share their thoughts and feelings about the experience
B)To let the client know how the test scores will be used
C)To let the client score the test with the counselor
D)To let the client know if deception was used

Question 15

What is a disadvantage of hand scoring a testing instrument?

A)Time
B)Cost
C)Error
D)Difficulty

Question 16

The client is always the best source to gather information from.

A)True
B)False

Question 17

What is the reason counselors use testing?

A)Diagnosis
B)Treatment planning
C)Screening
D)All of the above

Question 18

How does the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY)differ from Tests in Print and Tests?

A)MMY is only intended for counselors
B)MMY is only available online
C)MMY includes all current research studies on each of the instruments
D)MMY contains comprehensive reviews of instruments

Question 19

Why is it important for a counselor to collect data from sources other than the client?

A)To gain a better perspective of the problem
B)To allow others to feel included in the assessment process
C)To help the client feel more comfortable
D)To let others know that the client is seeing a counselor

Question 20

Why is it important to review preexisting data about a client,such as their medical chart,during the assessment process?

A)It is more efficient to review data that has already been collected
B)There are no other ways to collect that data that has already been included in a client's chart or medical record
C)To avoid testing test with the client altogether
D)It is not important to review this data

Question 21

What is the purpose of test scores derived from testing instruments? What are test scores used for?

Question 22

______________ scoring is efficient,particularly when several individuals are tested at a time.

Question 23

Factors a counselor must consider when selecting a test is ______ will be viewing the results and what _____________ that will be made based on the results.

Question 24

Counselors have ___________ and __________ obligations to practice within their scope of competency.

Question 25

__________________establishes uniform procedures for using an assessment so that the observation,administration,equipment,materials,and scoring rules remain the same for all who are administered the test.

Question 26

_____________ occurs after the test has been administered and allows the counselor to reiterate the purpose of the test and answer any questions the client might have.

Question 27

Factors that play a role in selecting a test instrument including _______ variables,such as age and verbal ability,and __________ variables,such as setting,timing,finances,and legal involvement.

Question 28

If you are searching for an instrument to use with a client,what are resources you can use to make an informed decision? Give specific examples.

Question 29

What does it mean to "use appropriate language" when communicating test results to a client?

A)Explain results in language consistent with the user's manual
B)Explain results only in written communication,such as a formal report
C)Explain results only verbally,since some clients might not be able to read
D)Explain written and verbal results in a way the client understands

Question 30

What questions should you ask yourself prior to introducing a test into the counseling process?
*What decisions or judgments need to be made?

Question 31

One of the first questions a counselor must answer before selecting a test to administer to a client is,"what is the ______________ of the assessment?"

Question 32

Test results can be shared with a client ___________ such as in a counseling session,or __________ such as in a written assessment report.

Question 33

What is the purpose of receiving informed consent from clients? What information does a counselor need to provide during the informed consent process?