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Training Program Standards and Policies (continued)

statistical validation of the test bank should be performed to fully

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refine the questions and make the tests as effective as possible. The

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questions contained in the test bank are linked directly to the

objectives for each course. In this way, trainee weaknesses can be

readily identified and remedial procedures can be put into place. The

test outcomes can also be used to document competence and the

acquisition of knowledge.

The test banks should also be used by the instructors to identify

possible weaknesses in the instruction. If numerous trainees fail to

correctly answer a valid set of questions for an objective, the

instruction for that objective needs to be reviewed for deficiencies.

Written examinations may be used to demonstrate satisfactory

completion of theoretical classroom instruction. The following are

some recommended minimal requirements for the test banks and

tests:

Tests are randomly generated from the test bank.

Test items represent all objectives in the course.

All test bank items are content-validated by a subject matter expert.

Test banks are secured and not released either before or after the test

is administered.

Trainees should receive feedback on their test performance.

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