Chapter 1
A test, at the basic definition, is used to measure an ______. a. outcome b. objective c. application d. analysis
A
Pilot testing of the development of a test occurs before ______. a. validation and reliability testing b. identification of the characteristic to be tested c. determining the way to assess the characteristic d. all of these
A
What would a test that required someone to perform a math problem (such as 5 + 1 = ?) measure? a. if someone can solve the problem b. if someone understands the problem c. how someone solves the problem d. why someone solves the problem
A
Which of the following assess an individual's unique and stated set of characteristics, traits, or attitudes? a. personality b. aptitude c. achievement d. intelligence
A
Which of the following assess the function of the brain as it relates to everyday behaviors? a. neuropsychological b. vocational c. intelligence d. personality
A
Who became known for offering services to prepare for testing? a. Stanley Kaplan b. Lewis Terman c. James Cattell d. Theodore Simon
A
An "if . . . then" statement is a sample of what purpose of testing? a. selection b. hypothesis c. placement d. diagnosis
B
An inventory designed to measure job interests would be what type of test? a. performance b. career c. intelligence d. aptitude
B
Instead of developing or using an optimal measure, sometimes a test is used that is ______. a. cheap b. convenient c. unorthodox d. relevant
B
Tests should always be interpreted ______. a. by experts b. in the context they were collected c. by computer analysis d. by using a rubric
B
What would be the purpose for a doctor to administer a series of tests? a. placement b. diagnosis c. selection d. classification
B
What would be the purpose of a test that determined who would be qualified to be an astronaut? a. placement b. diagnosis c. selection d. classification
C
Which of the following tests an individual's level of knowledge in a particular domain? a. personality b. aptitude c. achievement d. intelligence
C
. What purpose of testing is an assessment used to determine the correct math course placement in college? a. selection b. diagnosis c. hypothesis d. placement
D
A test can be used for ______. a. selection b. placement c. diagnosis d. all of these
D
What is a test that would determine your potential to be a police officer? a. achievement b. intelligence c. neuropsychological d. aptitude
D
What is the purpose of an aptitude test? a. placement b. diagnosis c. selection d. classification
D
Which of the following assess one's level of skill or competence in a wide variety of areas? a. personality b. aptitude c. achievement d. intelligence
D
Which of the following assesses an individual's interests and helps classify those interests as they relate to particular jobs and careers? a. personality b. aptitude c. ability d. vocational
D
Which of the following measures an individual's potential to succeed in an activity requiring a particular skill or set of skills? a. neuropsychological b. vocational c. intelligence d. aptitude
D
Which of the following might be an example of an assessment? a. interview b. 10-point quiz for spelling c. observation of ability to connect blocks d. all of these
D
. Achievement tests assess the functioning of the brain
F
Ability tests and intelligence tests measure the same construct.
F
It is easy to create instruments that are accurate and reliable.
F
Performance tests measure level of knowledge in a particular domain.
F
The Stanford-Binet is an example of a performance test.
F
. Testing for job readiness has been used for nearly 3,000 years.
T
Tests can be used for placement for courses
T
Tests measure an outcome and make sense of that judgment
T
