Computer-adaptive testing has been found to
A) reduce by as much half the number of test items administered.
B) increase the number of test items administered by as much as double.
C) increase measurement error but within tolerable limits.
D) increase inter-item consistency by as much as 50%.

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Computer-adaptive testing is designed to administer only the test items that are most relevant to the test-taker's ability level. This results in a more efficient testing process and reduces the number of items needed to obtain an accurate measure of a test-taker's ability. Some studies have found that computer-adaptive testing can reduce the number of test items administered by as much as half. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Computer-Adaptive Testing Has Been Found to