Testing Irregularities Quiz

Who can read the ECR or SCR prompt to students who need this support for Oral Admin?

• The test administrator

• The student themselves

• A fellow student

• No one, it must be read through Text-to-Speech

What constitutes an irregularity during the administration of the test?

• Using Text-to-Speech for the prompt

• A test administrator reading off a student's computer screen

• A student reading the prompt silently

• A student qualifying for Oral Admin

Who should you ask if you have questions regarding testing irregularities?

• The TEA Student Assessment Division

• Your Campus Testing Coordinator

• The district coordinator

• The local authorities

Which of the following is considered a serious testing irregularity regarding the security and confidentiality of a test?

• Discussing the test directions during test administration

• Directly or indirectly assisting students with responses to test questions

• Providing general study tips before the test

• Encouraging students to do their best on the test

What action is NOT allowed unless specifically authorized by TEA or by the procedures outlined in the test administration manuals?

• Viewing secure test content before, during, or after an administration

• Discussing the test format with colleagues

• Grading student homework

• Encouraging punctuality on the day of the test

What should be done if an individual is suspected of engaging in conduct that violates test security and confidentiality?

• Ignore the suspicions as they are unproven

• Report to an appropriate authority

• Discuss the suspicions with the individual involved

• Share the suspicions with other students

What are procedural testing irregularities typically the result of?

• Major deviations in testing procedures

• Minor deviations in testing procedures

• Immediate TEA contact

• Severe breaches in security

Which of the following is an example of a procedural testing irregularity?

• Severe breaches in security

• Accounting for materials errors

• Major deviations in testing procedures

• All of the above

What is an example of a monitoring error during testing?

• A test administrator provided students with the correct answers.

• A test administrator left a room unmonitored while students were testing.

• A test administrator gave extra time to all students.

• A test administrator corrected the students' answer sheets.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a test administrator according to the examples provided?

• Actively monitoring students during the test.

• Preventing students from using electronic devices to send messages.

• Ensuring that a student records his or her responses on the answer document.

• Providing students with snacks during the test.