Test Security and Data Management Flashcards
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A psychometrist discovers that a colleague left an answer key visible on a desk during a testing session. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Remove the answer key and report the incident to the supervisor
Immediate removal of the security breach and reporting to a supervisor is required to mitigate further compromise of test integrity.
Which of the following best describes a 'chain of custody' in psychometric testing?
Answer: The documented transfer of test materials from one responsible party to another
Chain of custody is the documented record showing who handled test materials at each stage to ensure accountability and security.
Under HIPAA, psychometric test data that includes personal health information must be:
Answer: Protected with appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
HIPAA requires covered entities to implement safeguards across administrative, physical, and technical domains to protect PHI.
When a psychometrist suspects an examinee is attempting to memorize test items to share online, the BEST response is to:
Answer: Discontinue the session, document observations, and notify the supervisor
Suspected item theft warrants stopping the session and reporting through proper channels to protect test integrity.
Which data storage practice BEST protects examinee confidentiality after testing is complete?
Answer: Encrypting files and restricting access to authorized personnel only
Encryption combined with access controls is the most effective way to protect stored examinee data from unauthorized disclosure.
A psychometrist is asked to transfer test protocols between facilities. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Use tamper-evident packaging with documented chain of custody
Tamper-evident packaging and chain-of-custody documentation ensure materials are not compromised during transport.
Which action VIOLATES proper test security when administering a standardized cognitive assessment?
Answer: Allowing an examinee extra time to review completed test items
Allowing examinees to review completed items can facilitate item memorization and compromise test security.