Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards

A test administrator notices a student appears to be using an unauthorized calculator during an ACT exam. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Quietly remind the student that only approved calculators are permitted and document the incident

Administrators should address the policy violation directly but calmly, allow the student to comply, and document the incident per ACT protocol.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'professional boundaries' for ACT test administrators?

Answer: Limiting interactions with students to those necessary for proper test administration

Professional boundaries mean keeping interactions focused on legitimate administrative tasks and avoiding unnecessary personal exchanges.

An administrator discovers that a colleague shared specific test content with students before the exam. According to ACT ethics guidelines, what must the administrator do?

Answer: Report the violation to ACT or the appropriate supervisory authority

ACT's code of ethics requires administrators to report security breaches to the appropriate authority to protect exam integrity.

What is the primary purpose of requiring ACT test administrators to complete annual recertification training?

Answer: To ensure administrators remain current with updated policies, procedures, and security protocols

Recertification ensures administrators stay informed about policy updates and maintain the competency required for standardized test security.

A student requests that an administrator help them understand a difficult math problem during the exam. How should the administrator respond?

Answer: Decline to assist and remind the student that no help is permitted during testing

Providing academic assistance during a standardized exam would compromise test validity and violates ACT's administration standards.

Which ethical principle is violated when an administrator allows a friend's child extra time beyond the approved accommodation?

Answer: Fairness and standardization

Granting unauthorized additional time violates the fairness principle by giving one test taker an unfair advantage over others.

When an ACT test administrator is uncertain about the correct procedure for handling a specific situation, what is the best course of action?

Answer: Consult the ACT Supervisor Manual or contact the ACT testing coordinator for guidance

The ACT Supervisor Manual and testing coordinators are the authoritative sources for resolving procedural uncertainties.