Question 1

The first step in planning an achievement test is to
A) identify the intended learning outcomes
B) construct relevant test items
C) prepare test specifications
D) decide between supply or select items

Accepted Answer

The first step in planning an achievement test is to identify the intended learning outcomes. This ensures that the test accurately measures what it is supposed to measure, aligning with the educational goals and objectives.

Question 2

The weight assigned to each topic area in a table of specifications should be determined by the
A) complexity of the topic area
B) instructional time devoted to the topic area
C) emphasis given in leading published tests
D) method used to evaluate the topic area

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a supply-type achievement test item?
A) Fill in the blank
B) Multiple choice
C) True-false
d) Matching

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The purpose of a table of specifications is to
A) insure that the test measures a sample of the learning outcomes
B) determine how difficult the test items should be
C) identify learning outcomes and content areas measured by the test
D) insure that the test items obtain a spread of scores

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Completion fill in the blank) items are classified as a
A) extended-response item
B) selection-type item
C) supply-type item
D) restricted-response item

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A distracter in a multiple-choice item is judged good if it attracts more students who have
A) cheated on the test
B) obtained high scores
C) obtained low scores
D) marked the items carelessly

Accepted Answer

A good distractor is one that is attractive to students who have obtained low scores because it can help differentiate between students who have a true understanding of the material and those who may have simply guessed. Students who obtained high scores are unlikely to be swayed by a distractor, and it is not ethical to design distractors that are meant to attract students who have cheated or marked items carelessly.

Question 7

Test items used to measure the lowest level of the cognitive taxonomy are
A) analysis
B) application
C) understand
D) remember

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The ideal difficulty for an item in a standardized, norm-referenced multiple-choice test that has four alternatives with 15 in the high group and 15 in the low group would range between
A) 0 and 25%
B) 30% and 40%
C) 60% and 65%
D) 80% and 100%

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ideal difficulty for an item in...

Question 9

Identifies, names, defines, describes, lists, matches, selects, and outlines are verbs used for which level of the cognitive taxonomy?
A) Analysis
B) Application
C) Understand
D) Remember

Accepted Answer

These verbs are associated with the "Remember" level of Bloom's Taxonomy, which involves recalling facts and basic concepts.

Question 10

For which general outcome is the essay item most useful?
A) Evaluation
B) Remembering
C) Understanding
D) Application

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Tests which include items at the understanding, application, and interpretation levels aid the student in
A) self-evaluation
B) transfer of learning
C) motivation
D) mastery of learning

Accepted Answer

Tests at these levels help students apply knowledge to new situations, facilitating the transfer of learning.

Question 12

Which of the following is classified as a selection-type achievement test item?
A) Extended response
B) Multiple choice
C) Restricted response
D) Short answer

Accepted Answer

Multiple choice questions are classified as selection-type achievement test items because they require the test taker to select the correct answer from among several options.

Question 13

A test item has positive discriminating power when answered correctly by
A) all of the students
B) more high-scoring students
C) more low-scoring students
D) none of the students

Accepted Answer

A test item has positive discriminating power when it is more likely to be answered correctly by students who perform well overall (high-scoring students) compared to those who do not perform as well (low-scoring students). This indicates that the item effectively differentiates between higher and lower ability levels among the test takers.

Question 14

The purpose of preparing a two-way chart is to
A) determine the purpose of the test
B) define the learning objectives
C) prepare instructional objectives
D) assign relative weight to the learning outcomes

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Given an ideal test item in which 100 percent of the ten students in the high scoring group answer correctly and 20 to 25 percent of the ten students in the low scoring group select each of the four alternatives. An index of discriminating power of .80 for a test item means that it
A) has an ideal level of difficulty
B) has satisfactory discriminating power
C) is too easy for most students
D) should be revised or eliminated

Accepted Answer

An index of discriminating power of .80 indicates that the item effectively differentiates between high and low scorers, showing it has satisfactory discriminating power.

Question 16

Outcomes which specify that students must synthesize and evaluate information are best assessed with which type of item?
A) Extended-response item
B) Selection-type item
C) Multiple-choice item
D) Restricted-response item

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The first step in constructing an achievement test is to
A) identify and define the general learning outcomes to be measured
B) list specific learning outcomes in terms of observable behavior
C) construct a table of specifications to organize subject matter
D) determining the number of questions to adequately test the students

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The steps to prepare a table of specifications include all EXCEPT
A) build the table
B) select the topic areas
C) weigh the importance of the topic areas
D) write the test items

Accepted Answer

Writing the test items is not a step in preparing a table of specifications. The table of specifications is used to ensure that the test covers a wide range of content and cognitive levels, and it is prepared before writing the test items.

Question 19

Selecting a portion of words for a spelling test out of all the terms a student should know is an example of
A) diagnosing
B) sampling
C) coursing
D) extending

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Preparing and Using Achievement Tests

The first step in planning an achievement test is to

The weight assigned to each topic area in a table of specifications should be determined by the

Which of the following is classified as a supply-type achievement test item?

The purpose of a table of specifications is to

Completion fill in the blank) items are classified as a

A distracter in a multiple-choice item is judged good if it attracts more students who have

Test items used to measure the lowest level of the cognitive taxonomy are

The ideal difficulty for an item in a standardized, norm-referenced multiple-choice test that has four alternatives with 15 in the high group and 15 in the low group would range between

Identifies, names, defines, describes, lists, matches, selects, and outlines are verbs used for which level of the cognitive taxonomy?

For which general outcome is the essay item most useful?

Tests which include items at the understanding, application, and interpretation levels aid the student in

Which of the following is classified as a selection-type achievement test item?

A test item has positive discriminating power when answered correctly by

The purpose of preparing a two-way chart is to

Given an ideal test item in which 100 percent of the ten students in the high scoring group answer correctly and 20 to 25 percent of the ten students in the low scoring group select each of the four alternatives. An index of discriminating power of .80 for a test item means that it

Outcomes which specify that students must synthesize and evaluate information are best assessed with which type of item?

The first step in constructing an achievement test is to

The steps to prepare a table of specifications include all EXCEPT

Selecting a portion of words for a spelling test out of all the terms a student should know is an example of