review on test construction

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-constructed test?

• A. Reliable

• B. Valid

• C. Bias

• D. Standard

What is the purpose of TOS?

• A. To identify test items that are too difficult or too easy

• B. To ensure that all content areas are adequately covered

• C. To determine the passing score for the test

• D. To identify demographic variables that may affect test scores

Which of the following types of test items is most appropriate for measuring complex learning outcomes?

• A. True/false

• B. Multiple-choice

• C. Matching

• D. Essay

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

• A. What do you think of this painting?

• B. How did you feel about the book?

• C. Do you like chocolate ice cream?

• D. What did you learn from the lecture?

Which of the following is an advantage of using essay questions in a test?

• A. They are easy to score

• B. They allow for a broad range of responses

• C. They minimize guessing by test-takers

• D. They are less time-consuming to answer

Which of the following is an example of a norm-referenced test?

• A. An achievement test

• B. A personality test

• C. A diagnostic test

• D. A placement test

What is the purpose of pilot testing in test construction?

• A. To ensure that test items are free of bias

• B. To evaluate the psychometric properties of test items

• C. To determine the difficulty level of test items

• D. To identify potential test-taker accommodations

Which of the following is an example of a construct-irrelevant variable?

• A. Test-taker motivation

• B. Test item difficulty

• C. Test length

• D. Test administration method

Which of the following is a limitation of using multiple-choice items in a test?

• A. They are not appropriate for measuring higher-order thinking skills

• B. They are time-consuming to answer

• C. They are difficult to score

• D. They are susceptible to guessing by test-takers

Which of the following is an example of an authentic assessment?

• A. A multiple-choice test

• B. A standardized achievement test

• C. A performance-based assessment

• D. A norm-referenced test