Administration Protocols Flashcards

A student arrives 30 minutes late to an ACT test session. What is the correct protocol?

Answer: Deny admission and direct the student to reschedule

ACT policy prohibits admission of late-arriving students once testing has begun to maintain standardized conditions.

Which document must a test administrator complete to report any irregularities that occur during an ACT administration?

Answer: Irregularity Report

The Irregularity Report is the official ACT document used to document any deviation from standard testing procedures.

During ACT testing, a test administrator notices a student using a prohibited calculator. What should the administrator do?

Answer: Confiscate the calculator, allow testing to continue, and file an irregularity report

The administrator should remove the prohibited device, allow the student to continue with an approved calculator if available, and document the incident.

What is the maximum number of students permitted per test room under standard ACT administration guidelines?

Answer: 30

ACT guidelines typically cap standard testing rooms at 30 students to ensure adequate supervision and space.

An accommodation for extended time (time-and-a-half) has been approved for a student. How should the test administrator handle timing?

Answer: The student is placed in a separate room with adjusted section times

Students with extended time accommodations must be tested in a separate, designated room with section times adjusted accordingly.

When must test materials be returned to ACT following a national test date?

Answer: Within 3 business days via ACT-specified carrier

ACT requires that all secure test materials be returned within 3 business days using the ACT-approved shipping carrier.

Which of the following is a valid acceptable photo ID for ACT test admission?

Answer: A student's school-issued ID with a photo

A current school-issued photo ID is an acceptable form of identification for ACT test admission.