11. Design Competency Based Assessment_v1

What does assessment involve?

• Collecting evidence
• Making judgments
• Checking competency
• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Competency-Based Assessment (CBA)?

• It is evidence-based.
• It focuses on the capacity to perform workplace activities to industry standards.
• It uses norm-referenced assessment criteria.
• Evidence of competency may be collected over a period of time.

Why is understanding the context of assessment important?

• It determines the scoring method for the assessment
• The specific environment or setting where the assessment takes place
• It helps select the participants for the assessment
• It eliminates the need for evaluation criteria

How can diagnostic assessment be used in education and training?

• To determine students' final grades
• To help identify educational and training needs
• To track attendance
• To assign group projects

What is the purpose of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in competency-based education and training?

• To assess and recognize new learning experiences only
• To recognize competencies gained through formal or informal learning and experiences
• To eliminate the need for any future learning or training
• To focus solely on formal qualifications and certifications

Which of the following is essential for ensuring that an assessment is valid?

• Assessors must make judgments based on subjective opinions.
• Performance or assessment criteria must be ambiguous and open to interpretation.
• There should be a clear alignment between assessment criteria and the units or elements of competency, including skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
• The focus of the assessment should only be on theoretical knowledge without any practical components.

What is a key characteristic of a reliable assessment?

• It is influenced by the personal biases of the assessor.
• It produces consistent results across different candidates, assessors, and situations.
• It changes its methods based on the candidate’s background.
• It measures only one specific skill at a time, regardless of context.

What makes an assessment flexible?

• It only evaluates theoretical knowledge
• It is appropriate to the range of knowledge, skills, attitudes, delivery modes, locations, and candidate needs
• It focuses solely on practical skills
• It is standardized for all candidates

Which of the following ensures fairness in assessments?

• Assessments that only consider academic performance.
• Assessments that are accessible to everyone, regardless of personal factors.
• Assessments that are based on geographical location.
• Assessments that focus on language proficiency

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in training?

• To evaluate learners' final competency after training
• To provide feedback that supports learning and progress toward competency
• To compare learners' performance with one another
• To certify learners as competent in a specific skill