Scoring Accuracy & Data Management Flashcards
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Which practice MOST directly reduces the risk of breaching client confidentiality when transporting assessment protocols?
Answer: Encrypting digital files and using a locked case for paper protocols
Encryption of digital records and locked physical containment together address confidentiality risks during transport.
A psychometrist scores a memory test and calculates an unusually high index score for an examinee who struggled visibly during testing. The MOST appropriate next step is to:
Answer: Recheck the scoring calculations against the manual before finalizing
A discrepancy between observed behavior and calculated scores signals a potential scoring error that must be verified before reporting.
Under HIPAA regulations, psychometric test protocols containing identifiable client information are classified as:
Answer: Protected health information (PHI) subject to privacy and security rules
Test protocols with identifiable client information constitute PHI under HIPAA and must be handled according to privacy and security rules.
When prorating a composite score because one subtest was spoiled, the psychometrist should:
Answer: Follow the specific prorating procedure outlined in the test manual
Each test has its own prorating rules specified in the manual; applying a general method not sanctioned by the publisher invalidates the composite.
Which of the following scoring scenarios represents an omission error?
Answer: Failing to score a response that was given and recorded
An omission error occurs when a given, recorded response is not scored, leaving it blank when a score should have been assigned.
A psychometrist is asked to retrieve and share a client's raw test protocols with a third-party insurance company. The CORRECT action is to:
Answer: Obtain a valid signed release authorization before sharing any records
A valid, signed authorization from the client is required before releasing identifiable test records to any third party.
When recording an examinee's responses verbatim on a protocol, the psychometrist's PRIMARY goal is to:
Answer: Preserve the exact wording so the supervisor can independently verify the scoring
Verbatim recording allows the supervising psychologist to independently review and confirm scoring decisions based on the actual response.