Pre-Test Procedures and Environment Flashcards
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Which of the following is a psychometrist's responsibility regarding cell phones and electronic devices before testing begins?
Answer: Instruct examinees to power off or secure devices per program policy before the session starts
Testing programs typically require devices to be powered off or stored away; the psychometrist must communicate and enforce this policy before testing begins.
A psychometrist notices that one computer workstation in a lab of 12 has a flickering monitor. What is the best course of action?
Answer: Remove that workstation from use and redistribute examinees to functioning stations
A malfunctioning workstation creates unequal testing conditions and must be taken out of use before examinees are seated to maintain standardization.
What is the primary reason psychometrists are trained to read instructions verbatim rather than paraphrasing?
Answer: To ensure all examinees receive exactly the same directions, preserving standardization
Verbatim delivery of instructions is a cornerstone of standardized testing because any variation can alter how examinees interpret the task, affecting validity.
Which of the following examinee behaviors during the pre-test period should be documented as a potential irregularity?
Answer: Photographing test materials with a cell phone
Photographing test materials is a serious security breach that must be documented and reported regardless of when it occurs in the testing session.
Before a testing session, a psychometrist should verify that the examinee's name on their ID matches the name on which document?
Answer: The official authorization-to-test or eligibility confirmation document
Matching ID against the official authorization-to-test document confirms the correct person is being tested and prevents impersonation.
How should a psychometrist handle an examinee who requests to use a personal water bottle during testing?
Answer: Check program policy; if permitted, inspect the bottle and approve it before testing
Testing policies vary, and when personal items are permitted, they must be inspected for unauthorized materials before being allowed in the testing area.
A psychometrist conducting a pre-test room check finds that the previous session's used answer sheets were left in the room. What should be done?
Answer: Immediately remove and secure them in accordance with materials-handling procedures
Completed answer sheets are secure test materials and must be promptly collected and stored according to chain-of-custody procedures to prevent access by others.