CBT Question Types and Formats Flashcards

What is a 'case study' or 'scenario-based' CBT question?

Answer: A question set that presents a realistic situation and asks multiple questions based on it

Scenario-based questions present a realistic situation and assess the ability to apply knowledge to solve practical problems.

In a CBT multiple-choice question, what is a 'distractor'?

Answer: An incorrect answer option designed to seem plausible to unprepared test-takers

Distractors are carefully written incorrect answers that test content mastery by appearing plausible to those who have not fully studied.

What does 'negative marking' mean in the context of CBT scoring?

Answer: Deducting points from the score for incorrect answers

Negative marking penalizes wrong answers by deducting points, which discourages random guessing on the exam.

What is a 'constructed response' question in some CBT exams?

Answer: A question requiring the test-taker to type a written response rather than select from options

Constructed response questions assess higher-order thinking and communication skills by requiring original written answers.

What is the purpose of 'testlet' question formats in CBT?

Answer: To present a shared scenario followed by several related questions

Testlets present a shared prompt or scenario, allowing multiple questions to assess different aspects of the same complex situation.

Why do many CBT certification exams include 'unscored' or 'pretest' items?

Answer: To pilot new questions and evaluate their performance before including them in scored exams

Pretest items are embedded in the exam to gather data on their difficulty and validity before officially scoring them.