TAE40116 Assessment Cluster (Refresher Quiz)

Which unit of competency is about planning assessment activities and processes?

• TAEASS401

• TAEASS402

• TAEASS403

• TAEASS502

What should participants be able to explain by the end of the program?

• The history of competency-based assessment

• The benefits of traditional assessment methods

• Competency-based assessment and how it works

• The drawbacks of competency-based assessment

What is the basis for assessment planning according to the program outcomes?

• Personal experience in the field

• Training package competency standards

• Theoretical knowledge only

• General educational standards

Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of assessing competence in the program outcomes?

• Recognition of prior learning assessments

• Training and assessment pathway assessments

• Preparing for and participating in assessment validation

• Conducting online surveys

How many Principles of Assessment are there according to the manual?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What type of assessment is used in the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system?

• Standardized testing

• Competency-based assessment

• International baccalaureate

• Aptitude assessment

What is one of the differences between a training and assessment pathway assessment and a recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment?

• RPL assessment is for current learning only.

• Training and assessment pathway assessment is not recognized in Australia.

• RPL assessment recognizes previously acquired skills or knowledge.

• Training and assessment pathway assessment is a form of RPL.

What is a key responsibility of an assessor in a competency-based assessment system?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To ensure ethical and legal responsibilities are met

• To participate in the learning activities

• To develop the course curriculum

What is the process of assessment as defined in the document?

• The process of giving feedback on a person's performance.

• The process of reviewing, then forming a judgement about a person's skills and/or knowledge.

• The process of promoting a person based on their skills.

• The process of training a person to improve their skills.

Which of the following is NOT a context where assessment occurs according to the document?

• In the school system for assignments and exams.

• In a job interview to determine skills, knowledge or aptitudes held.

• During a medical procedure to assess health.

• In a sporting context for race or team selection process.