What is the primary area of concern regarding the advancement of computer technology in assessment?
a. Confidentiality of test data
b. Accuracy of computer-generated test reports
c. Cultural and gender biases in the new technology
d. Equal access to the technology
Q. 2According to the text, all of the following are potential hazards for highly- motivated examinees in the process of interpreting and communicating test results EXCEPT:
a. Discrediting the validity of the test and credibility of the examiner
b. Negative test results having a particularly strong impact on their self-concept
c. Using test results to escape from their problems and feelings
d. Becoming overly dependent on test data to solve their problems
Q. 3On aptitude and achievement tests, a flat profile indicates?
a. Similar levels of performance in all areas being measured
b. Similar levels of performance to those of other test-takers
c. Low levels of test reliability
d. Low levels of test validity
Q. 4According to the text, in which section of the assessment report is it particularly important for the assessor to remember that other individuals,
such as parents/spouses of the examinee, case managers, attorneys, and even the examinee themselves, may read the report?
a. Assessment Procedures
b. Reason for Referral
c. Behavioral Observations
d. Background Information
Q. 5Within the context of writing assessment reports, the use of understandable language refers to?
a. Ensuring that an interpreter is available to communicate test results if the examinee is not fluent in English
b. Writing the report using simple terms so that the child being assessed is able to read and understand it
c. Avoiding the use of overly-technical jargon and providing logical explanations of results
d. Failing to integrate information about methods and sources of data used during the assessment into the report
Q. 6What is an important factor for the examiner to remember when writing the Test Results and Interpretation section?
a. The focus of this section is on the individual being assessed, not the test scores
b. The examiner's personal opinions and hypotheses are irrelevant to the assessmentonly objective information should be analyzed
c. The focus of this section is on the test scores, not the individual being assessed
d. This section of the report should be quite brief, as more important issues are addressed in the following section
Q. 7The objective(s) of the written assessment report is to?
a. answer the referral questions
b. organize and interpret data
c. recommend interventions
d. all of the above
Q. 8In written reports, _____________ is usually addressed in both school and mental health settings with regard to the examinee?
a. behavioral concerns
b. current level of functioning
c. instructional strategies
d. psychological concerns
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