Test Administration cont'd

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Training Program Standards and Policies (continued)

For the first administrations of tests, a minimum of 80% should be

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required for a passing score. As statistical analyses of test results are

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performed, a more accurate percentage for a passing score should be

identified.

Test administration is critical in accurately assessing the trainee's

acquisition of knowledge being tested. Generally, the following

rules should be followed:

Tests should be announced at the beginning of the training sessions.

Instructors should continuously monitor trainees during

examinations.

All tests and answers should be collected at the conclusion of each

test.

No notes can be made by trainees concerning the test items.

No talking (aside from questions) should be allowed.

Answers to questions during a test should be provided, but answers

to test items should not be or alluded to or otherwise provided.

Where possible, multiple versions of each test should be produced

from the test bank for each test administration.

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