MCQ Bank

In a criterion-referenced test, examinees' performance is judged against a predefined standard of competence. The comparison is with the criterion or standard rather than with the performance of other examinees.

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Q21

Short answers are presented in the form of direct questions while completion items are statements.

A) incomplete
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

A score is a number or value assigned to a student's work, often in combination with a performance level. It represents the student's measured performance on an assessment.

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Q21

Which of the following assessments measures the students’ performance according to relative position in some known group?

AI Explanation

Criterion-referenced tests determine whether students have achieved a specified level of proficiency or mastery. Performance is judged against predetermined learning standards rather than against other students.

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Q22

While constructing matching exercises one should place all of the items for one matching exercise on the page.

A) same
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

After a test has been prepared and finalized, the next step is to administer it to the intended students. Administration involves conducting the test according to established procedures.

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Q22

Examination (major, high-stakes exams) is a type of assessment.

AI Explanation

Placement assessment is used to determine students' prior knowledge, skills, and current level of ability. The results help educators place students at an appropriate instructional level.

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Q23

Synthesis and evaluation are the level skills.

A) higher
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

In Item Response Theory, item difficulty is commonly defined as the ability level at which the probability of a correct response is 0.5. On the logistic (logit) scale, this corresponds to the item's difficulty parameter.

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Q23

Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) tends to be.

AI Explanation

Norm-referenced tests show where a student stands in comparison with other students. Scores are interpreted relative to the performance of a reference group.

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Q24

Scoring of essay items is a process.

A) difficult
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

Guessing means giving an answer or making a judgment without being certain that all relevant facts are known. It involves making a choice based on limited or incomplete information.

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Q24

Which of the following tests is used for the admission in a particular program?

AI Explanation

Summative assessment is conducted at the end of a unit, course, or instructional period. It evaluates the extent to which students have achieved the intended learning outcomes.

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Q25

There are general methods for scoring subject-matter essays.

A) two
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

The item characteristic curve is a basic building block of Item Response Theory (IRT). It describes the relationship between an examinee's ability and the probability of answering an item correctly.

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Q25

Which of the following assessments is done through homework, quizzes, class tests and group discussions?

AI Explanation

Competency is considered a key learning area in the national curriculum of Pakistan. It focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities students are expected to develop.

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Q26

Short answers are presented in the form of questions. (direct) 28. Subjective test items are constructed response type questions that can be the best way to measure the students' order thinking skills.

A) higher
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

In Classical Test Theory, item difficulty is commonly represented by the p-value, calculated as the proportion or percentage of students who answer an item correctly. The p-value ranges from 0.00 to 1.00.

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Q26

In the national curriculum of Pakistan, learning of a student is classified into levels.

AI Explanation

Evaluation involves judging the value or worth of material for a particular purpose. It requires applying criteria or standards to make a judgment.

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Q27

Essay type questions are divided into types.

A) two
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

An item with a high difficulty level is more challenging for examinees. Therefore, examinees are less likely to answer such an item correctly.

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Q27

Assessment can be classified in ways.

AI Explanation

Periodic assessment is conducted at intervals throughout the instructional process. It can include homework, quizzes, class tests, and group discussions to monitor student progress.

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Q28

Which type of test items allows the students to determine the length and complexity of the response?

A) subjective
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

A holistic rubric evaluates the overall quality of a student's performance on a task. It provides a single overall judgment rather than separately scoring each component.

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Q28

Which of the following is the process of making a value judgement against intended learning outcomes to decide the quality and extent of learning?

AI Explanation

In the national curriculum of Pakistan, student learning is classified into four levels. These levels are used to describe progression and achievement in learning outcomes.

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Q29

Difficulty value of less than 0.20 means item is .

A) difficult
B)
C)
D)

AI Explanation

Item discrimination can be calculated by comparing the performance of high-scoring and low-scoring groups. A common method uses the top 27% and bottom 27% of students based on total test scores.

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Q29

In Criterion Referenced Test (CRT), the examinees’ performance is compared to a/an standard of competence.

AI Explanation

In a criterion-referenced test, examinee performance is compared with a predefined standard or criterion of competence. The purpose is to determine mastery rather than rank students against one another.

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Q30

There are types of item formats which are included in the category of supply type.

A) two
B)
C)
D)