Assessment Methods Quiz

Which of the following best describes formative assessment?

• An assessment given only at the end of the course

• An assessment that helps monitor student learning for improvement

• An assessment with no feedback to students

• An assessment used only for grading purposes

OSCE is primarily designed to evaluate which of the following?

• Theoretical knowledge

• Research aptitude

• Clinical skills and competencies

• Attitude towards colleagues

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valid assessment?

• Measures intended objectives

• Produces consistent results

• Is based on student popularity

• Is feasible in the given context

Which type of assessment most frequently provides opportunities for feedback and improvement?

• Summative

• Year-end examination

• Formative

• Promotion viva

DOPS (Direct Observation of Procedural Skills) is best used for assessing:

• Communication skills in theory lectures

• Laboratory procedural competence in real settings

• Recall of factual information

• Attitude towards attendance

A batch of students performed poorly in a skill-based OSCE station on intravenous cannulation. The checklist was designed by only one faculty member and not pilot tested. What is the most likely reason for low performance?

• Low reliability due to a single rater

• Low validity of the assessment tool

• Inadequate sample size of students

• High feasibility of the station

You want to assess diagnostic reasoning in a pediatric chest X-ray. Which method is most appropriate?

• Viva voce without visual aids

• MCQs with recall-based options

• Script Concordance Test

• OSPE for communication

A department observed significant inter-examiner variation in OSCE scoring. What is the best next step to improve reliability?

• Reduce the number of stations

• Provide examiner training and use detailed rubrics

• Grade more leniently

• Change OSCE to essay-based exam

If students complain that MCQ items are ambiguous and confusing, what principle is being violated?

• Feasibility

• Educational impact

• Fairness

• Specificity

Which scenario best illustrates “assessment for learning” in a clinical posting?

• Assigning only final grades

• Giving immediate, actionable feedback after each observed clinical encounter

• Allowing students to repeat the entire posting

• Sharing old question bank for self-practice