Developing Traditional Instruments

Which of the following best describes an objective test item?

• Allows for various correct answers

• Is evaluated based on personal judgement

• Has only one correct or best answer

• Requires long written responses

What is the main purpose of the stem in a multiple-choice question?

• To provide distractors

• To state the problem or question

• To show the scoring scheme

• To determine the difficulty level

In multiple-choice items, distractors should be:

• Incorrect but plausible options

• The same as the key answer

• Random words unrelated to the stem

• Correct answers written differently

Which of the following is NOT a form of multiple-choice question?

• Gapped sentence

• Matching column

• Sentence completion

• Text with comprehension questions

What is the first step in writing a multiple-choice item?

• Write the stem

• Write the correct answer

• Write the assessment objective

• Identify the distractors

What distinguishes open-response items from objective items?

• They require one-word answers

• They are evaluated objectively

• They allow more freedom in responses

• They always use visuals

Which of the following is a short-answer item characteristic?

• Includes multiple-choice options

• Requires original responses in words or phrases

• Only used for listening tests

• Has one fixed answer format

What tool is used to assess extended-response items?

• Key answer sheet

• Rubric

• True/false scale

• Matching grid

In a rubric, “criteria” refer to:

• The expected characteristics or aspects being assessed

• The numerical scale used to score items

• The total marks for each item

• The examples of acceptable answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about rubrics?

• They are only used for objective tests

• They make subjective marking more consistent and fair

• They are optional in performance assessments

• They only contain descriptors for poor performance