Test Construction Quiz

There are 2 types of tests discussed in chapter 25 of (Billings and Halstead)- Criterion-Referenced Tests and norm-Referenced Tests.     

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Criterion-Reference Tests are those that are constructed and interpreted according to a specific set of learning outcomes.  

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

There are three domains of learning- Cognitive, Affective and Psychomental.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

The following is an example of psychomotor domain learning-   

• A.

  Simulation

• B.

  Writing assignment

• C.

  Test taking

What is the purpose of administering a nursing exam?    

• A.

  Measure the student's knowledge of specific nursing content

• B.

  Achieve specific outcomes and course objectives

• C.

  Prepare the student for the NCLEX

• D.

  All of the above

When developing an exam it is important to consider all of the following except;

• A.

  Testing time

• B.

  Number of questions on exam

• C.

  Testing format; multiple choice, T or F, essay

• D.

  Before or after lunch

When constructing an exam the following sequence of steps need to be followed; Purpose of exam, Construction of exam, Review exam, ________________, and Review results of exam.

Exam questions should be written using correct grammar, punctuation and ___________.  

It takes a college level learner _____  minutes to answer one multiple-choice question, or three true or false questions.  

Letter grades provide both-  

• A.

  Feedback

• B.

  Motivation

• C.

  Anxiety