WorksheetsFOI TEST
Total questions: 161
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
A CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR AS A RESULT OF EXPERIENCE CAN BE DEFINED AS
LEARNING
KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING
THE LEARNING PROCESS MAY INCLUDE SOME ELEMENTS SUCH AS VERBAL, CONCEPTUAL, AND
HABITUAL
EXPERIMENTAL
PROBLEM SOLVING
WHILE LEARNING THE MATERIAL BEING TAUGHT, LEARNERS MAY BE LEARNING OTHER THINGS AS WELL. THIS ADDITIONAL LEARNING IS CALLED
RESIDUAL
CONCEPTUAL
INCIDENTAL
INDIVIDUALS MAKE MORE PROGRESS LEARNING IF THEY HAVE A CLEAR OBJECTIVE. THIS IS ONE FEATURE OF THE PRINCIPLE OF
PRIMACY
READINESS
WILLINGNESS
THINGS MOST OFTEN REPEATED ARE BEST REMEMBERED BECAUSE OF WHICH PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING?
PRINCIPLE OF EFFECT
PRINCIPLE OF RECENCY
PRINCIPLE OF EXERCISE
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A LEARNER TO PRACTICE AND THEN DIRECTING THE PROCESS TOWARDS A GOAL IS THE BASIS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF
EXERCISE
LEARNING
READINESS
WHICH LAW OF LEARNING IS BEING EMPLOYED WHEN AN INSTRUCTOR COMMUNICATES A CLEAR SET OF OBJECTIVES TO THE LEARNER AND RELATES EACH NEW TOPIC TO THOSE OBJECTIVES
PRIMACY
READINESS
INTENSITY
Which law of learning often creates a strong impression?
Law of primacy.
Law of intensity.
Law of readiness.
Which law of learning implies that a student will learn more from the real thing than from a substitute?
Law of effect.
Law of primacy.
Law of intensity.
Which law of learning determines the relative positions of lectures within a course syllabus?
Law of primacy.
Law of recency.
Law of intensity.
What is the basis of all learning?
Perception
Motiviation
Positive self-concept
Perceptions result when a person _______?
gives meaning to sensations being experienced.
is able to discern items of useful information.
responds to visual cues first, then aural cues, and relates these cues to ones previously learned.
A basic need that affects all of a person's perceptions is the need to_______.
maintain and enhance the organized self.
accomplish a higher level of satisfaction.
avoid areas that pose a threat to success.
Which factor affecting perception has a great influence on the total perceptual process?
Self-concept
Goals and values
Time and opportunity
In the learning process, fear or the element of threat will ______?
narrow the student's perceptual field.
decrease the rate of associative reactions.
cause a student to focus on several areas of perception.
Which is one of the ways in which anxiety will affect a student?
Anxiety may limit the student's ability to learn from perceptions.
Anxiety will speed up the learning process for the student if properly controlled and directed by the instructor.
Anxiety causes dispersal of the student's attention over such a wide range of matters as to interfere with normal reactions.
The mental grouping of affiliated perceptions is called _______?
insights.
association.
conceptualization.
Insights, as applied to learning, involve a person's _______?
association of learning with change.
grouping of associated perceptions into meaningful wholes.
ability to recognize the reason for learning a procedure.
Instruction, as opposed to the trial and error method of learning, is desirable because competent instruction speeds the learning process by _____?
motivating the student to a better performance.
emphasizing only the important points of training.
teaching the relationship of perceptions as they occur.
Name one way an instructor can help develop student insights.
Provide a safe environment in which to learn.
Point out various items to avoid during the learning process.
Keep learning blocks small so they are easier to understand.
When a person has difficulty recalling facts after several years, this is known as _____?
disuse.
repression.
poor retention.
When the learning of similar things overshadows other learning experiences, it is called ______?
suppression.
correlation.
interference.
According to one theory, some forgetting is due to the practice of submerging an unpleasant experience into the subconscious. This is called _____?
blanking.
immersion.
repression.
Responses that produce a pleasurable return are called ______?
reward.
praise.
positive feedback.
The performance of rectangular patterns helps a student fly traffic patterns. What type of transfer of learning is this?
Lateral
Positive
Deliberate.
Which transfer of learning occurs when the performance of a maneuver interferes with the learning of another maneuver?
Adverse.
Positive.
Negative.
To ensure proper habits and correct techniques during training, an instructor should?
use the building block technique of instruction.
repeat subject matter the student has already learned.
introduce challenging material to continually motivate the student.
What level of knowledge is being tested if asked, "What is the maneuvering speed of the aircraft listed in the owner's manual?"
Rote.
Application.
Understanding.
During the flight portion of a practical test, the examiner simulates complete loss of engine power by closing the throttle and announcing "simulated engine failure." What level of learning is being tested?
Application.
Correlation.
Understanding.
At which level of learning do most instructors stop teaching?
Application.
Correlation.
Understanding.
When asking a student to explain how gross weight affects maneuvering speed, what level of learning is being tested?
Application.
Correlation.
Understanding.
The best way to prepare a student to perform a task is to ______?
explain the purpose of the task.
provide a clear, step-by-step example.
give the student an outline of the task.
A learning plateau may be defined as the _____?
point in the learning curve at which skill proficiency retrogresses.
normal and temporary leveling-off of an individual's learning rate.
achievement of the highest possible level of competence for a particular individual.
The factor which contributes most to a student's failure to remain receptive to new experiences and which creates a tendency to reject additional training is?
basic needs.
element of threat.
negative self-concept.
An instructor may foster the development of insights by ?
helping the student acquire and maintain a favorable self-concept.
pointing out the attractive features of the activity to be learned.
keeping the rate of learning consistent so that it is predictable.
Although defense mechanisms can serve a useful purpose, they can also be a hindrance because they
provide feelings of adequacy.
alleviate the cause of problems.
involve self-deception and distortion of reality.
When a student uses excuses to justify inadequate performance, it is an indication of the defense mechanism known as ?
flight.
aggression.
rationalization.
Taking physical or mental flight is a defense mechanism students use when they ?
want to escape from frustrating situations.
cannot accept the real reasons for their behavior
lose interest during the advanced stages of training.
When students subconsciously use the defense mechanism called rationalization, they ..?
use excuses to justify acceptable behavior.
cannot accept the real reasons for their behavior
develop symptoms that give them excuses for removing themselves from frustration.
When a student engages in daydreaming, it is the defense mechanism of ?
flight.
fantasy.
avoidance.
When students display the defense mechanism called aggression, they..?
become visibly angry, upset, and childish.
may refuse to participate in class activities.
attempt to justify actions by asking numerous questions.
When a student asks irrelevant questions or refuses to participate in class activities, it usually is an indication of the defense mechanism known as.....?
flight.
aggression.
resignation.
When a student becomes bewildered and lost in the advanced phase of training after completing the early phase without grasping the fundamentals, the defense mechanism is usually in the form of...?
submission.
resignation.
rationalization.
When under stress, normal individuals usually react...?
by showing excellent morale followed by deep depression.
by responding rapidly and exactly, often automatically, within the limits of their experience and training.
inappropriately such as extreme overcooperation, painstaking self-control, and inappropriate laughing or singing.
Which would most likely be an indication that a student is reacting abnormally to stress .. ?
Slow learning.
Inappropriate laughter or singing.
Automatic response to a given situation.
One possible indication of a student's abnormal reaction to stress would be ...?
a hesitancy to act.
extreme overcooperation.
a noticeable lack of self-control.
The instructor can counteract anxiety in a student by....?
treating the student's fears as a normal reaction.
discontinuing instruction in tasks that cause anxiety.
allowing the student to decide when he/she is ready for a new maneuver to be introduced.
Which obstacle to learning is a greater deterrent to learning pilot skills than is generally recognized?
Anxiety.
Impatience.
Physical discomfort.
Students who grow impatient when learning the basic elements of a task are those who....?
are less easily discouraged than the unaggressive students.
should have the preliminary training presented one step at a time with clearly stated goals for each step.
should be advanced to the next higher level of learning and not held back by insisting that the immediate goal be reached before they proceed to the next level.
What should an instructor do with a student who assumes that correction of errors is unimportant?
Divide complex flight maneuvers into elements.
Try to reduce the student's overconfidence to reduce the chance of an incident.
Raise the standard of performance for each lesson demanding greater effort.
Faulty performance due to student overconfidence should be corrected by ....?
increasing the stand of performance for each lesson.
praising the student only when the performance is perfect.
providing strong, negative evaluation at the end of each lesson.
Before a student can concentrate on learning, which human needs must be satisfied?
Safety.
Physical.
Security.
After individuals are physically comfortable and have no fear for their safety, which human needs become the prime influence on their behavior?
Social.
Physical.
Egoistic.
Which of the student's human needs offer the greatest challenge to an instructor?
Social.
Egoistic.
Self-fulfillment.
Which is generally the more effective way for an instructor to properly motivate students?
Maintain pleasant personal relationships with students.
Provide positive motivations by the promise or achievement of rewards.
Reinforce their self-confidence by requiring no tasks beyond their ability to perform.
Motivations that cause a student to react with fear and anxiety are....?
tangible
negative.
difficult to identify.
Motivations in the form of reproof and threats should be avoided with all but the student who is...?
overconfident and impulsive.
avidly seeking group approval.
experiencing a learning plateau.
When students are unable to see the benefits or purpose of a lesson, they will....?
be less motivated.
not learn as quickly.
be expected to increase their efforts.
Which statement is true concerning motivations?
Motivations must be tangible to be effective.
Motivations may be subtle and difficult to identify.
Negative motivations often are as effective as positive motivations.
For a motivation to be effective, students must believe their efforts will be rewarded in a definite manner. This type of motivation is...?
subtle.
negative.
tangible.
An instructor can most effectively maintain a high level of student motivation by ....?
making each lesson a pleasurable experience.
relaxing the standards of performance required during the early phase of training.
continually challenging the student to meet the highest objectives of training that can be established.
The effectiveness of communication between instructor and student is measured by the .....?
degree of dynamic, interrelated elements.
similarity between the idea transmitted and the idea received.
relationship between communicative and dynamic elements.
Effective communication has taken place when, and only when, the .....?
information is transmitted and received.
receivers react with understanding and change their behavior accordingly.
receivers have the ability to question and comprehend ideas that have been transmitted.
To communicate effectively, instructors must .....?
recognize the level of comprehension.
provide an atmosphere which encourages questioning.
reveal a positive attitude while delivering their message.
In order to be successful, communicators must speak or write from a background of ....?
technical expertise.
knowing the ideas presented.
up-to-date, stimulating material.
In the communication process, the communicator will be more successful in gaining and retaining the receiver's attention by..?
being friendly and informative.
using a varied communicative approach.
using a variety of audiovisual aids in class.
Probably the greatest single barrier to effective communication in the teaching process is a lack of....?
respect for the instructor.
personality harmony between instructor and student.
a common experience level between instructor and student.
A communicator's words cannot communicate the desired meaning to another person unless the... ?
words have meaningful referents.
words give the meaning that is in the mind of the receiver.
listener or reader has had some experience with the objects or concepts to which these words refer.
The danger in using abstract words is that they .....?
sum up vast areas of experience.
call forth different mental images in the minds of the receivers.
will not evoke the specific items of experience in the listener's mind that the communicator intends.
By using abstractions in the communication process, the communicator will ...?
bring forth specific items of experience in the minds of the receivers.
be using words which refer to objects or ideas that human beings can experience directly.
not evoke in the listener's or reader's mind the specific items of experience the communicator intends.
Which statement is true regarding the professionalism as an instructor?
Anything less than sincere performance destroys the effectiveness of the professional instructor.
To achieve professionalism, actions and decisions must be limited to standard patterns and practices.
A single definition of professionalism would encompass all of the qualifications and considerations which must be present.
Student confidence tends to be destroyed if instructors....?
bluff whenever in doubt about some point.
continually identify student errors and failures.
direct and control the student's actions and behavior.
Students quickly become apathetic when they ...?
realize material is being withheld by the instructor.
understand the objectives toward which they are working.
recognize that the instructor is not adequately prepared.
Which statement is true regarding the achievement of an adequate standard of performance?
A flight instructor should devote major effort and attention to the continuous evaluation of student performance.
Flight instructors can affect a genuine improvement in the student/instructor relationship by not strictly enforcing standards.
Flight instructors fail to provide competent instruction when they permit students to partially learn an important item of knowledge or skill.
In the teaching process, which method of presentation is suitable for presenting new material, for summarizing ideas, and for showing relationships between theory and practice?
Lecture method.
Integrated instruction method.
Demonstration / performance method.
What is one advantage of a lecture?
Uses time economically.
Excellent when additional research is required.
Allows for maximum attainment of certain types of learning outcomes.
Which teaching method is most economical in terms of the time required to present a given amount of material?
Briefing.
Teaching lecture.
Demonstration / performance.
Which is true statement regarding the teaching lecture?
Delivering the lecture in an extemporaneous manner is not recommended.
Instructor receives direct feedback from students which is easy to interpret.
Instructor must develop a keen perception for subtle responses and be able to interpret the meaning of these reactions.
The first step in preparing a lecture is to ....?
research the subject.
develop the main ideas or key points.
establish the objective and desired outcome.
During a teaching lecture, what would detract from an instructor's dignity and reflect upon the student's intelligence?
Use of figurative language.
Errors in grammar and use of vulgarisms.
Using picturesque slang and colloquialisms.
The distinguishing characteristic of an informal lecture is the...?
use of visual aids.
student's participation.
requirement for informal notes.
An instructor can best inspire active student participation during lectures through the use of....?
questions.
visual aids.
encouragement.
In a guided discussion, learning is produced through the .....?
skillful use of questions.
use of questions, each of which contains several ideas.
use of reverse questions directed to the class as a whole.
Which type question should an instructor use to begin a guided discussion with a group of students?
Relay.
Overhead.
Rhetorical.
In a guided discussion, leadoff questions should usually begin with....?
why.
what.
when.
Which question would be best as a leadoff question for a guided discussion on the subject of torque?
Does torque affect an airplane?
How does torque affect an airplane?
What effect does torque have on an airplane in a turn?
When it appears students have adequately discussed the ideas presented during a guided discussion, one of the most valuable tools an instructor can use is...?
a session of verbal testing.
a written test on the subject discussed.
an interim summary of what the students accomplished.
Which statement about the guided discussion method of teaching is true?
The lesson objective becomes apparent at the application level of learning.
Students without a background in the subject can also be included in the discussion.
Unless the students have some knowledge to exchange with each other, they cannot reach the desired learning outcomes.
Which method of presentation is desirable for teaching a skill such as cross-country planning?
Lecture / application.
Presentation / practice.
Demonstration / performance.
What are the essential steps in the demonstration/performance method of teaching?
Demonstration, practice, and evalution.
Demonstration, student performance, and evaluation.
Explanation, demonstration, student performance, instructor supervision, and evaluation.
What is the last step in the demonstration/performance method?
Summary.
Evaluation.
Student Performance.
In the deomonstration/performance method of instruction, which two separate actions are performed concurrently?
Instructor explanation and demonstration.
Student performance and instructor supervision.
Instructor explanation and student demonstration.
The basic demonstration/performance method of instruction consists of several steps in proper order. They are... ?
instructor tells--student does; student tells--student does--instructor evaluates.
instructor tells-- instructor does; student tells-- instructor does; student does-- instructor evaluates.
instructor tells-- instructor does; student tells-- instructor does; student tells-- student does; student does-- instructor evaluates.
The primary objective of integrated flight instruction is the....?
formation of firm habit patterns for observing and relying on flight instruments.
difference in the pilot's operation of the flight controls during both VMC and IMC.
developing of the habit of occasionally monitoring their own and the aircraft's performance.
Integrated flight instruction has many benefits, but the main objective is to....?
develop the student's ability to fly the aircraft during inadvertent IMC.
ensure the student is not overly dependent on instruments during VFR flight.
help the student develop habit patterns for observance of and reliance on flight instruments.
Which is an acceptable procedure when using the integrated method of flight instruction?
Use alternate and distinct periods devoted entirely to instrument flight or to visual flight.
Prior to the first flight, clearly explain the differences in the manipulation of flight controls for maintaining aircraft control when under simulated instrument conditions and when using references outside the aircraft.
Include in the student's first instruction on the function of flight controls the instrument indication to be expected, as well as the outside references used in attitude control.
During integrated flight instruction, the instructor must be sure the student.....?
develops the habit of looking for other traffic.
is able to control the aircraft for extended periods under IMC.
can depend on the flight instruments when maneuvering by outside references.
Which is an example of a positive approach in the first flight lesson of a student with no previous aviation experience?
Conducting a thorough preflight.
A normal flight to a nearby airport and return.
Instruction in the care which must be taken when taxiing an airplane.
Which statement is true regarding positive or negative approaches in aviation instructional techniques?
A student with normal abilities should not be affected by an instructor who emphasizes emergency procedures early in training.
A positive approach, to be effective, will point out the pleasurable features of aviation before the unpleasant possibilities are discussed.
The introduction of emergency procedures before the student is acquainted with normal operations is likely to be neither discouraging nor affect learning.
In planning any instructional activity, the first consideration should be to.....?
determine the overall objectives and standards.
establish common ground between the instructor and student.
identify the blocks of learning which make up the overall objective.
In planning instructional activity, the second step is to....?
develop lesson plans for each period or unit of instruction.
identify blocks of learning which constitute the necessary parts of the total objective.
develop a training syllabus that will serve as a guide for conducting training at each level of learning.
Development and assembly of blocks of learning in their proper relationship will provide a means for....?
both the instructor and student to easily correct faulty habit patterns.
challenging the student by progressively increasing the units of learning.
allowing the student to master the segments of the overall pilot performance requirements individually and combing these with other related segments.
Which statement is true concerning extraneous blocks of instruction during a course of training?
They are usually necessary parts of the total objective.
They detract from the completion of the final objective.
They assist in the attainment of the lesson's objective.
When it is impossible to conduct a scheduled lesson, it is preferable for the instructor to.....?
review and possibly revise the training syllabus.
proceed to the next scheduled lesson, or if this is not practical, cancel the lesson.
conduct a lesson that is not predicated completely on skills to be developed during the lesson which was postponed.
What is the proper sequence in which an instructor should employ the four basic steps in the teaching process?
Preparation, presentation, application, and review and evaluation.
Preparation, demonstration, practice, and review.
Explanation, demonstration, practice, and evaluation.
The method of arranging lesson material from the simple to complex, past to present, and known to unknown, is one that....?
creates student thought pattern departures.
shows the relationships of the main points of the lesson.
requires students to actively participate in the lesson.
In organizing lesson material, which step should relate the coverage of material to the entire course?
Overview.
Conclusion.
Introduction.
The proper sequence for the subparts of an introduction is....?
attention, motivation, and overview.
attention, development, and overview.
overview, motivation, and conclusion.
In developing a lesson, the instructor should organize explanations and demonstrations to help the student...?
achieve the desired learning outcome.
acquire a thorough understanding of the material presented.
acquire new concepts, generally progressing from the known to the unknown.
When teaching from the known to the unknown, an instructor is using the student's...?
current knowledge of the subject.
previous experiences and knowledge.
previous held opinions, both valid and invalid.
A lesson plan, if constructed properly, will provide an outline for...?
proceeding from the unknown to the known.
the teaching procedure to be used in a single instructional period.
establishing blocks of learning that become progressively larger in scope.
Each lesson of a training syllabus includes....?
attention, motivation, and overview.
introduction, development, and conclusion.
objective, content, and completion standards.
Section A is titled?
Overview.
Objective.
Introduction.
Section B is titled?
Elements.
Blocks of Learning.
Course of Training.
Section C is titled?
Schedule.
Overview.
Training Schedule.
Section D is titled?
Apparatus.
Equipment.
Preparation.
Section E is titled?
Content.
Discussion.
Instructor's Actions.
Section F is titled?
Application.
Understanding.
Student's Actions.
Section G is titled?
Summary.
Evaluation.
Completion Standards.
Which statement is true regarding lesson plans?
Lesson plans should not be directed toward the course objective; only to the lesson objective.
A well-thought-out mental outline of a lesson may be used any time as long as the instructor is well prepared.
Lesson plans help instructors keep a constant check on their own activity as well as that of their students.
When the instructor keeps the student informed of lesson objectives and completion standards, it minimizes the student's feelings of....?
insecurity.
resignation.
aggressiveness.
Which statement is true about lesson plans?
Lesson plans should follow a prescribed format.
Standard prepared lesson plans are effective for teaching all students.
The use of standard lesson plans may not be effective for students requiring a different approach.
With regard to the characteristics of a well-planned lesson, each lesson should contain....?
new material that is related to the lesson previously presented.
one basic element of the principle, procedure, or skill appropriate to that lesson.
every bit of information needed to reach the objective of the training syllabus.
What is the primary consideration in determining the length and frequency of flight instruction periods?
Fatigue.
Mental acuity.
Instructor preparation.
A primary consideration in planning for student performance is the...?
student's motivational level.
student's intellectual level.
length of the practice session.
Which is a true statement concerning the use of visual aids?
Visual aids ensure getting and holding the student's attention.
Visual aids can be used to emphasize the key points in a lesson.
Visual aids should not be used simply to cover a subject in less time.
The use of instructional aids should be based on their ability to support a specific point in the lesson. What is the first step in determining if and where instructional aids are necessary?
Organize subject material into an outline or a lesson plan.
Determine what ideas should be supported with instructional aids.
Clearly establish the lesson objective, being certain what must be communicated.
Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should be...?
self-supporting and require no explanation.
compatible with the learning outcomes to be achieved.
selected prior to developing and organizing the lesson plan.
Instructional aids used in the teaching/learning process should not be used....?
as a crutch by the instructor.
for teaching more in less time.
to visualize relationships between abstracts.
To enhance a student's acceptance of further instruction, the instructor should....?
keep the student informed of the progress made.
continually prod the student to maintain motivational levels.
establish performance standards a little above the student's actual ability.
When an instructor critiques a student, it should always be...
done in private.
subjective rather than objective.
conducted immediately after the student's performance.
Which statement is true about an instructor's critique of a student's performance?
The critique should always be conducted in private.
It is a step in the learning process, not in the grading process.
Instructor comments and recommendations should be based on the performance the way it should have been.
An instructor's critique of a student's performance should...?
treat every aspect of the performance in detail.
be private so that the student is not embarrassed.
provide direction and guidance to improve performance.
Which is true about an instructor's critique of a student's performance?
Praise for praise's sake is of value.
It should be constructive and objective.
It should treat every aspect of the performance in detail.
To be effective, a critique should...
not contain negative remarks.
treat every aspect of the performance in detail.
be flexible enough to satisfy the requirements of the moment.
Which statement is true about instructor's critiques?
Instructors should rely on their personality to make a critique more acceptable.
A comprehensive critique should emphasize positive aspects of student performance.
Before students willingly accept their instructor's critique, they must first accept the instructor.
Which would more likely result in students becoming frustrated?
Giving the students meaningless praise.
Telling students their work is unsatisfactory with no explanation.
Covering up instructor mistakes or bluffing when the instructor is in doubt.
One desirable result of proper oral quizzing by the instructor is to...
reveal the effectiveness of the instructor's training.
fulfill the requirements set forth in the overall objectives of the course.
reveal the essential information from which the student can determine progress.
Which is a valid reason for the use of proper oral quizzing during a lesson?
Promotes active student participation.
Identifies points that need less emphasis.
Helps the instructor determine the general intelligence level of the students.
Proper oral quizzing by the instructor during a lesson can have which result?
Promotes effective use of available time.
Identifies points which need more emphasis.
Permits the introduction of new material not covered previously.
To be effective in oral quizzing during the conduct of a lesson, a question should....
be difficult for that stage of training.
include a combination of where, how, and why.
divert the student's thought to subjects covered in other lessons.
During oral quizzing in a given lesson, effective questions should...?
be brief and concise.
provide answers that can be expressed in a variety of ways.
divert the student's thoughts to subjects covered in previous lessons.
In all quizzing as a portion of the instruction process, the questions should..?
include catch questions to develop the student's perceptive power.
call for specific answers and be readily evaluated by the instructor.
include questions with more than one central idea to evaluate how completely a student understands the subject.
To answer a student's question, it is most important that the instructor...?
clearly understand the question.
have complete knowledge of the subject.
introduce more complicated information to partially answer the question, if necessary.
What is a characteristic of supply-type test items?
They are easily adapted to testing knowledge of facts and details.
Test results would be graded the same regardless of the student or the grader.
The same test graded by different instructors would probably be given different scores.
Which is the main disadvantage of supply-type test items?
They cannot be graded with uniformity.
They are readily answered by guessing.
They are easily adapted to statistical analysis.
One of the main advantages of selection-type test items over supply-type test items is that the selection-type...
decreases discrimination between responses.
would be graded objectively regardless of the student or the grader.
precludes comparison of students under one instructor with those under another instructor.
Which statement is true about multiple-choice test items that are intended to measure achievement at a higher level of learning?
It is unethical to mislead students into selecting an incorrect alternative.
Some or all of the alternatives should be acceptable, but only one should be clearly better than the others.
The use of common errors as distracting alternatives to divert the student from the correct response is ineffective and invalid.
Which statement is true relative to effective multiple-choice test items?
Negative words or phrases need not be emphasized.
Items should call for abstract background knowledge.
Keep all alternatives of approximately equal length.
Which type of test item creates the greatest probability of guessing?
True-false.
Supply-type.
Multiple-choice.
Which is one of the major difficulties encountered in the construction of multiple-choice test items?
Adapting the items to statistical item analysis.
Keeping all responses approximately equal in length.
Inventing distractors which will be attractive to students lacking knowledge or understanding.
In a written test, which type of selection-type test items reduces the probability of guessing correct responses?
Essay.
Matching.
Multiple-choice.
A written test that has reliability...?
yields consistent results.
measures small differences in the achievement of students.
actually measures what it is supposed to measure and nothing else.
A written test has validity when it...?
yields consistent results.
samples liberally whatever is being measured.
actually measures what it is supposed to measure and nothing else.
A written test is said to be comprehensive when it..?
includes all levels of difficulty.
samples liberally whatever is being measured.
measures knowledge of the same topic in many different ways.
The characteristic of a written test, which measures small differences in achievement between students, is its..?
validity.
reliability.
discrimination.
When a written test shows positive discrimination, it will...?
cover several levels of difficulty.
distinguish between students both low and high in achievement.
include a representative and comprehensive sampling of the course objectives.
Evaluation of student performance and accomplishment during a lesson should be based on....?
objectives and goals established in the lesson plan.
performance of each student compared to an objective standard.
each student's ability to make an objective evaluation of their own progress.
Which statement is true regarding student evaluation?
The student's own evaluations can only be objecive.
Evaluation of the student's learning should be an integral part of each lesson.
If deficiencies or faults not associated with the present lesson are revealed, they should be corrected immediately.
Which type test is desirable for evaluating training that involves an operation, procedure, or process?
Oral.
Performance.
Proficiency.
Who is the most proficient pilot of the Oakland County Aviation Unit Drone Program?
Jake Bouchard
Mike Flaviani
Dan Manier