The most cost-effective method of administering assessment instruments is ______________.
a. individual administration
b. group administration
c. self administration
d. computer administration
Q. 2The best way for a counselor to familiarize himself/herself with a test is to:
a. review the manual, forms, answer sheets, and other materials
b. review the content of the instrument
c. review the directions for administering the instrument
d. review procedures and actually take the test.
Q. 3Typical errors in scoring assessment instruments include:
a. assignment of incorrect score values to individual responses
b. incorrectly recording responses
c. making calculation errors
d. all of the above
Q. 4Orientation sessions given to individuals prior to testing provide information about:
a. the purpose of the assessment instrument
b. the criteria used for selecting the assessment instrument
c. the conditions under which the instrument is to be taken
d. all of the above
Q. 5To purchase a(n) ____________ instrument, a practitioner must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, education, or related disciplines; training or certification relevant to assessment;
or practical experience in the use of assessment instruments.
a. A-level
b. B-level
c. C-level
d. None of the above
Q. 6All of the following are examples of practical issues that should be considered when evaluating and selecting assessment instruments, except:
a. time required for administering the instrument
b. ease of administration
c. ease of purchase
d. ease of scoring
Q. 7As compared to ____________________, ____________________is typically easier to perform, less time-consuming, requires scorers with less training, and produces fewer scoring errors.
a. hand-scoring, self scoring
b. hand-scoring, computer scoring
c. computer scoring, hand-scoring
d. self-scoring, individual scoring