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Which testing format delivers questions one at a time and prevents examinees from skipping or returning to previous questions?
Answer: Computer adaptive testing
Computer adaptive testing (CAT) presents items sequentially based on performance and typically locks candidates out of previously answered questions.
In a CBT environment, what does the term 'item bank' refer to?
Answer: A repository of validated test questions used to assemble exams
An item bank is a large, validated pool of test questions from which exams are assembled, ensuring variety and security.
What is the primary purpose of a 'proctor' in a CBT testing center?
Answer: To supervise test-takers and enforce security protocols
Proctors monitor candidates during a CBT exam to prevent cheating and ensure compliance with testing rules.
Which of the following best describes 'testing accommodations' in a CBT context?
Answer: Modifications made to exam conditions for candidates with disabilities
Accommodations such as extended time or screen magnification are adjustments that give candidates with disabilities equitable access to the exam.
What happens if a CBT candidate's computer crashes mid-exam at an authorized testing center?
Answer: The proctor reboots the system and the exam resumes from where it left off
CBT systems save progress continuously, so if a technical failure occurs the candidate can resume from their last saved point after the system is restored.
Which security measure is most commonly used by CBT centers to verify a candidate's identity?
Answer: Government-issued photo ID
Testing centers require government-issued photo identification to confirm a candidate's identity before they are admitted to the exam.
What is 'on-demand testing' in the context of CBT?
Answer: The ability to schedule and sit an exam at a convenient time within a defined window
On-demand CBT allows candidates to choose their own appointment within an authorized testing window rather than being restricted to a single date.