BCP BCP Test Administration and Observation Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

During a cognitive assessment, the examinee asks the psychometrist to repeat the instructions. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Repeat the instructions only if the test manual permits it

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Always repeat instructions to ensure understanding

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Paraphrase the instructions in simpler language

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Skip the subtest and move to the next one

Question 2

Which behavioral observation is MOST important to document when an examinee struggles with a timed subtest?

Accepted Answer

The examinee's emotional reaction and coping strategies

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The exact score obtained on the subtest

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The room temperature during testing

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Whether the examinee had breakfast that morning

Question 3

A psychometrist notices the examinee is squinting at visual stimuli during a neuropsychological battery. What should be documented?

Accepted Answer

The observation should be noted and reported to the supervising psychologist

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The psychometrist should stop testing and refer the examinee to an optometrist

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The psychometrist should move the stimuli closer without noting the change

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No action is needed since visual acuity is not being tested

Question 4

When administering a test that requires establishing a basal level, what does the psychometrist do if the examinee fails the first two items?

Accepted Answer

Administer easier items in reverse order as specified by the test manual

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Continue forward with the remaining items

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Discontinue the subtest entirely

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Ask the examinee if they would like to try different items

Question 5

Which of the following represents a breach of standardized test administration procedures?

Accepted Answer

Providing encouragement by saying 'You're getting them all right'

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Using a stopwatch for timed subtests

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Recording verbatim responses on the protocol

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Following the exact wording printed in the stimulus booklet

Question 6

During test administration, the fire alarm sounds and testing must be interrupted. What is the psychometrist's PRIMARY responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Document the exact point of interruption, elapsed time, and conditions for the supervising psychologist

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Immediately restart the subtest from the beginning after returning

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Discard all results and schedule a completely new session

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Continue testing in the hallway to avoid losing time