#1
Which of the following best describes reliability in assessment?
Consistency of measurement over time
Ability to measure what it intends to measure
Degree to which an assessment measures a trait or skill
Extent to which an assessment is fair and unbiased
#2
What is the term for the extent to which an assessment measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
Reliability
Accuracy
Consistency
#3
In assessment terminology, what does the acronym 'SAT' stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Standardized Achievement Test
Student Assessment Tool
Structured Assessment Technique
#4
What is the primary purpose of a rubric in assessment?
To assign grades arbitrarily
To provide clear criteria for evaluation
To compare students' scores to a norm group
To ensure consistency in test administration
#5
Which of the following is NOT an example of a summative assessment?
Final exam
Midterm paper
Diagnostic test
End-of-year project
#6
In educational assessment, what does the acronym 'NAEP' stand for?
National Assessment of Educational Progress
National Association of Educational Professionals
Nonetheless Associated Evaluation Principles
National Achievement of Educational Proficiency
#7
What is the term for the process of assigning scores to individual responses on an assessment?
Grading
Scoring
Evaluating
Assessing
#8
In educational assessment, what does formative assessment primarily aim to do?
Evaluate student performance at the end of a course
Provide feedback to improve learning during instruction
Rank students based on their performance
Predict future academic success
#9
Which statistical measure is used to determine the spread or dispersion of a set of scores?
Mean
Median
Mode
Standard deviation
#10
What is the term for the process of using multiple methods or sources of evidence to evaluate learning?
Reliability
Validity
Triangulation
Consistency
#11
Which of the following is an example of an authentic assessment?
Multiple-choice test
Essay exam
Performance task
True-false quiz
#12
What is the purpose of standardization in assessment?
To ensure all students receive the same test items
To allow for individualized testing accommodations
To adjust scores based on demographic factors
To make assessments culturally relevant
#13
Which of the following is NOT a type of validity in assessment?
Content validity
Predictive validity
Concurrent validity
Reliability validity
#14
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using standardized tests?
Limited administration time
Ease of scoring and interpretation
Potential cultural bias
Flexibility in content coverage
#15
What is the primary difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments?
Norm-referenced assessments compare students' scores to a predetermined criterion.
Criterion-referenced assessments compare students' scores to each other.
Norm-referenced assessments evaluate mastery of specific skills.
Criterion-referenced assessments evaluate mastery of a standard set of criteria.
#16
What type of reliability refers to the consistency of results across different observers or raters?
Test-retest reliability
Inter-rater reliability
Internal consistency
Parallel forms reliability
#17
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using portfolio assessment?
It provides a holistic view of student performance.
It can be time-consuming to implement and assess.
It allows for student self-assessment and reflection.
It encourages authentic, real-world tasks.