111 Testing

Question 1

State the purpose of a testing program

Answer 1

To ensure a quality testing process is implemented to effectively assess the trainee’s achievement of learning objectives.

Question 1

What responsibilities does NETC hold for a testing program

Answer 1

Testing policy and guidance.

Question 2

What responsibilities does NETC N7 hold for a testing program

Answer 2

Testing policy and guidance oversight and monitors compliance by Centers

Question 3

What responsibilities does the Learning Center CO hold for a testing program

Answer 3

Serves as CCA
Manages Sites
Resolves difference
Incorporates TYCOM test banks, as appropriate.

Question 4

What responsibilities does the Learning Center Director of Training hold for a testing program

Answer 4

Ensures testing programs are conducted
Oversees development of testing plans

Question 5

What responsibilities does the CCMM hold for a testing program

Answer 5

Approves test design
Maintains master test item bank

Question 6

What responsibilities does the Curriculum Developer hold for a testing program

Answer 6

Designs and develops testing plan, admin guides, and the tests.

Question 7

What responsibilities does the Course Supervisor hold for a testing program

Answer 7

Ensures, monitors, and validates admin, security, and test item analysis.

Question 8

What responsibilities do Participating Activities hold for a testing program

Answer 8

Provides comments, feedback, new test items and maintains test and test item analysis data.

Question 9

State the primary course source data for creating test items

Answer 9

JDTA
OCCSTDS
CTTL/PPP Table
COI

Question 10

Define a formal test

Answer 10

Test is graded and is used in the calculation of the trainee’s final grade.

Question 11

Define an informal test

Answer 11

May or may not be graded - regardless, the grade will not be used in the calculation of the trainee’s final grade.

Question 12

Define the three Skill Proficiency Levels

Answer 12

Level 1: Imitation
Level 2: Repetition
Level 3: Habit

Question 13

Define the three Knowledge Proficiency Levels

Answer 13

Level 1: Knowledge/Comprehension
Level 2: Application/Analysis
Level 3: Synthesis/Evaluation

Question 14

List the five categories for the performance and knowledge tests

Answer 14

Pre-test: For Validation of Material, Acceleration, Pre-requisite, Advanced Organizer
Progress: Test Blocks of Instruction
Comprehensive Test: Within Course or Final Exam
Oral Test: Normally by board, assesses trainees comprehension
Quiz: Short test to asses achievement of recently taught material

Question 15

Discuss the process of piloting a test

Answer 15

It is a review process to assess test reliability and validity and make corrective adjustments before actually collecting data from the target population.

Question 16

What are the two types of testing methods used in testing

Answer 16

Criterion-Referenced Test: Assesses whether required level of skill or knowledge is met
Norm-Referenced: Estimates individual skill or knowledge in relation to a group norm

Question 17

Discuss test failure policies and associated grading criteria within your learning environment

Answer 17

Test (if failed), re-train, re-test.. If passed, the highest score the student can receive is an 80%.

Question 18

Identify the ten sections of a testing plan

Answer 18

Course Data
Course roles and responsibilities
Course waivers
Test development
Test administration
Course tests and test types
Grading criteria
Remediation
Test and test item analysis
Documentation

Question 19

State the purpose of test and test item analysis

Answer 19

To determine statistical validity, test and test item analysis techniques are required

Question 20

What are the three types of analysis used in the test item analysis

Answer 20

Difficulty index, index of discrimination, and effectiveness of alternatives.

Question 21

In a remediation program, discuss what primary and secondary goal is

Answer 21

A remediation program’s primary goal is to motivate and assist trainees in achieving the critical learning objectives of a course by providing additional instructional study time. A second goal of remediation is to remove barriers to learning.

Question 22

What are three methods of remediation available to instructors

Answer 22

Targeted
Scalable
Iterative

Question 23

What are the five sections of a remediation program

Answer 23

Re-test
Set-back
Drop from training and attrites
Counseling
Academic Review Board