Question 1

A counselor conducts the assessment process to determine level of risk and the need for services. This assessment purpose is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Screening
B)   Diagnosing
C)   Intervention planning
D)   Evaluating interventions A

Question 2

The counselor wants to measure the effectiveness (at the end of the intervention) of a counseling small group focused on coping skills that she facilitated with elementary school children. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Progress evaluation
B)   Screening
C)   Diagnosing
D)   Outcome evaluation D

Question 3

A researcher is developing a measure of self-esteem. He or she is developing items for the scale and want to address evidence for content validity. Which of the following methods to establish the content validity of the test is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Examine the correctness of the appearance of the test
B)   Secure an expert panel of judges to review the test items
C)   Conduct a factor analysis to examine the interrelationships of the items
D)   Perform a study comparing the test with another assessment of self-esteem B

Question 4

A counselor sits in a classroom to watch a child's interactions with his peers and teacher. What assessment method is the counselor using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observation
B)   Test
C)   Interview
D)   Consultation

Question 5

What law notes that disadvantaged individuals are entitled to federally funded career and technical education that has a focus on achievement and a preparation for work and post K-12 education opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Civil Rights Act
B)   The Education of the Handicapped Act of 1990
C)   The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
D)   The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act

Question 6

The counselor uses the assessment process to help determine what techniques to use in counseling with the child. This assessment purpose is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Screening
B)   Identifying and diagnosing
C)   Intervention planning
D)   Evaluation interventions

Question 7

In communicating assessment results, which of the following is a practice that a counselor would want to avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Discussing the results with only the parents/guardians and not the child because the child will not understand them
B)   Discussing the results with the parents/guardians and the child
C)   Using non-technical language
D)   Communicating the results in a timely manner

Question 8

Having a master's-level counseling degree that includes coursework in assessment qualifies the individual to administer what level of assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Level F
B)   Level B
C)   Level C
D)   Level E

Question 9

A test in which psychometric properties have been examined is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)   Informal assessment
B)   Counselor-created assessment
C)   Standardized assessment
D)   Preliminary assessment

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of projective techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)   Includes multiple choice (closed-ended)  response options
B)   Training is needed on scoring and interpreting the results
C)   Includes open-ended response format
D)   Involves subjective interpretation

Exam 9: Appraisal and Assessment Techniques Specific to Children and Adolescents