Assessment 101 - Lab
- 1.
This test can be used to satisfy the Los Rios Competency requirement:
- A.
COMPASS
- B.
CTEP
- C.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
This test can be used to satisfy the Los Rios Competency requirement because it is applicable to both COMPASS and CTEP. Both of these assessments are accepted by Los Rios Community College District to assess students' skills and knowledge in various subjects. Therefore, choosing "Both A and B" as the correct answer implies that this test can fulfill the competency requirement for both COMPASS and CTEP.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If the calculator freezes during the Math placement exam, the preferred course of action is:
- A.
Advise the student to use his scratch paper because the calculator is no longer available
- B.
Restart the exam
- C.
Go to the Task Manager and delete the calculator function and then restart the calculator
- D.
Give the student a “Suspended Test Form” and ask him or her to return another day
Correct Answer
C. Go to the Task Manager and delete the calculator function and then restart the calculator -
- 3.
Which of the following exams is NOT timed for 30 minutes?
- A.
The ESL essay sample
- B.
The Chemistry placement exam
- C.
The Elementary Algebra Math Competency exam
- D.
The Reading section of the CTEP exam
Correct Answer
B. The Chemistry placement examExplanation
The Chemistry placement exam is not timed for 30 minutes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The ADA station is number 30 in the Lab. The first A stands for:
- A.
Alternative
- B.
Americans
- C.
Adversity
- D.
Advanced
Correct Answer
B. AmericansExplanation
The first A in ADA stands for "Americans" because ADA is an acronym for the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act was passed in 1990 and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including employment, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA station being number 30 in the Lab suggests that it is related to accessibility and accommodations for individuals with disabilities, which aligns with the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which does NOT describe the COMPASS Remote exam?
- A.
It is an exam for another college administered in the ARC Assessment Lab
- B.
A hard copy of the exam is always programmed to print at the end of the exam
- C.
Is only administered on the Internet Version of COMPASS
- D.
It may include an essay portion that is scored by the computer program
Correct Answer
B. A hard copy of the exam is always programmed to print at the end of the examExplanation
The correct answer is "A hard copy of the exam is always programmed to print at the end of the exam." This means that the COMPASS Remote exam does not always generate a hard copy of the exam at the end.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Following are no longer offered in the Assessment Lab:
- A.
ARC online orientation
- B.
ATB exams
- C.
Certiport Exams
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that all of the options listed (ARC online orientation, ATB exams, and Certiport Exams) are no longer offered in the Assessment Lab.Rate this question:
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- 7.
On which exam can a student skip a question:
- A.
ESL Listening exam
- B.
Reading Competency exam
- C.
Math Competency exam
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Math Competency examExplanation
A student can skip a question on the Math Competency exam because it is possible that they may not know the answer or may not have enough time to complete it. In subjects like ESL Listening and Reading Competency, it is important to answer all questions as they assess the student's listening and reading skills respectively. However, in math, it is common to encounter complex problems that may require more time or may be beyond the student's current knowledge, so skipping a question is allowed.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Children are allowed in the Testing Lab if they sit quietly and don’t cause a disturbance:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement states that children are allowed in the Testing Lab if they sit quietly and don't cause a disturbance. However, the correct answer is False, which means that children are not allowed in the Testing Lab even if they sit quietly and don't cause a disturbance.Rate this question:
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- 9.
On which exam is a calculator not allowed?
- A.
Chemistry
- B.
Math placement
- C.
Math competency
Correct Answer
C. Math competencyExplanation
A calculator is not allowed on the Math competency exam because this exam is designed to assess a student's ability to solve mathematical problems without the aid of a calculator. This exam typically tests a student's understanding of basic mathematical concepts and their ability to perform calculations manually. The purpose of this exam is to evaluate a student's proficiency in math and their ability to apply mathematical principles in real-world situations, which is why the use of a calculator is not permitted.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The total amount of time in the three scored sections of the CTEP:
- A.
55 minutes
- B.
60 minutes
- C.
65 minutes
- D.
70 minutes
Correct Answer
C. 65 minutesExplanation
The total amount of time in the three scored sections of the CTEP is 65 minutes. This is determined by adding up the durations of the three sections: 55 minutes + 60 minutes + 65 minutes = 180 minutes.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Currently, students who score 33 or higher on the Reading portion of the CTEP:
- A.
Always satisfy Reading competency
- B.
Satisfy Reading competency if it is their first Reading placement test District-wide
- C.
Do not satisfy Reading competency, because the Reading competency score is 35
- D.
Are placed into the English Honors program
Correct Answer
B. Satisfy Reading competency if it is their first Reading placement test District-wideExplanation
Students who score 33 or higher on the Reading portion of the CTEP satisfy the Reading competency if it is their first Reading placement test District-wide. This means that if it is their first time taking the Reading placement test in the district, a score of 33 or higher indicates that they have met the requirements for Reading competency.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of these is NOT a section of the CTEP?
- A.
Reading Competency
- B.
Sentence Structure & Grammar
- C.
Sentence & Syntax Skills
Correct Answer
A. Reading CompetencyExplanation
The correct answer is "Reading Competency" because the question asks for a section that is NOT a part of the CTEP. The other two options, "Sentence Structure & Grammar" and "Sentence & Syntax Skills," are both sections of the CTEP. Therefore, "Reading Competency" is the correct answer as it is not a section of the CTEP.Rate this question:
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