Chapter 8
A concern for scoring of essays written on word processors with Internet connection is what? a. plagiarism b. ineffective spell check capabilities c. word count monitoring d. inconsistent formatting
A
If the limits of an essay item clearly define the scope of the response, what type of essay format is being used? a. restricted b. unrestricted c. open ended d. free response
A
In order to gain maximum benefit from an essay question, which of the following guidelines should you follow? a. Allow adequate time for answering. b. Ask ambiguous questions. c. Test lower level skills. d. Have test takers answer different questions
A
To assist test takers to allow for adequate time to complete an essay item, it is helpful to do what? a. Tell the test taker how much time he or she should complete the item or test. b. Allow the test taker to take an open book test. c. Give the test taker an outline from which to work. d. Give the test taker additional time, if necessary.
A
Why are different types of test items used in assessment? a. to measure different types of outcomes b. to reduce the stress level of the test taker c. to assess memorization of factual information d. to assess higher order thinking
A
Because essays are text and are increasingly written on word processors, they can be vulnerable to which of the following? a. cheating b. plagiarism c. memorization d. easy scoring
B
If students are given an unspecified amount of time and allowed to organize the information in their own way, what type of essay format is being used? a. restricted b. unrestricted c. closed ended d. free response
B
The type of test item chosen is a decision based primarily on which of the following? a. how easily it can be scored b. the level of information you are assessing c. the number of questions you want to include d. the number of test subjects involved
B
Which of the following words signal higher order thinking skills? a. calculate b. summarize c. itemize d. list
B
Essay items can be constructed in two ways. What are the two basic formats? a. restricted and closed ended b. unrestricted and open ended c. restricted and unrestricted d. restricted and free response
C
Essay questions allow test takers to do all but which of the following? a. demonstrate all that they know b. be creative c. perform well even for nonwriters d. demonstrate how well they can integrate information
C
Guarding against plagiarism can be aided by which of the following? a. multiple scorers b. anonymity of test takers c. plagiarism checker software d. using content expert scorers
C
If the essay instructions include directions to use as much space and take as much time as you need, you are writing what kind of essay? a. comparison b. restricted c. extended d. closed ended
C
Use essay questions when you want outcomes such as ______. a. computation outcomes b. basic knowledge outcomes c. evaluation and synthesis outcomes d. memorization outcomes
C
What is one way the scorer of an essay item can ensure each response is evaluated fairly? a. take his or her time b. use a computer-generated model for comparison c. re-read for writing skill proficiency d. refer to the first response read when grading other responses
C
Which of the following strategies can be used to provide anonymity to the essay test taker? a. submit answers online b. use first names only c. use social security or student ID numbers instead of names d. have answers typed instead of handwritten
C
Which of the following terms would be associated with an essay item? a. list b. identify c. analyze d. define
C
If you want to know how well a test taker can organize information, what type of item format should you use? a. short answer b. completion c. matching d. essay
D
Using a word processor to write an essay response can offer the test taker what tool? a. content information b. instant feedback c. line count d. outlining tools
D
What practice can be helpful in organizing one's thoughts in preparation for essay writing? a. studying the night before the test b. visualizing the answer in your mind as you read the item c. reviewing your notes right before the test d. outlining your response before you write
D
When advising students prior to administering an essay test, they should be encouraged to spend 10% to 30% of their time doing what? a. outlining their response b. writing their response c. sketching their response d. Rereading and editing their response
D
Which of the following is a benefit of using essay items? a. reliability b. content representation c. ease in grading d. flexibility
D
Essay items are easy to score.
F
On an essay test, test takers should answer different questions
F
Restrictions are placed on open-ended essay questions
F
Scorers should know the identity of the test taker when scoring responses.
F
Essay items are good for assessing higher level thinking.
T
Essay items can be easy to construct.
T
Essay items can underrepresent content
T
Scorers should use a model correct response when scoring
T
