Which of the following are common criteria of tests? (A) Administrative…
2022
Which of the following are common criteria of tests?
(A) Administrative condition
(B) All questions of higher order thinking skills
(C) Time Limit
(D) Nature of questions
(E) Marks allocation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: D. A, C, D and E Only — ConceptA sound test blueprint balances administrative feasibility with assessment design. Common planning criteria include administrative conditions, the time…
- A.
A, C, D Only
- B.
B, C, D Only
- C.
B, C, D and E Only
- D.
A, C, D and E Only
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A sound test blueprint balances administrative feasibility with assessment design. Common planning criteria include administrative conditions, the time limit, the nature or format of questions, and marks allocation. Cognitive levels should be distributed according to learning objectives rather than requiring every question to assess higher-order thinking.
Application
Administrative conditions govern how the test is conducted.
The time limit governs the completion window.
The nature of questions governs item format and response demands.
Marks allocation governs the weighting of items.
The statement that every question must assess higher-order thinking is too absolute because a balanced test may sample several cognitive levels.
Contrast and cross-check
Administrative conditions, the time limit, the nature of questions, and marks allocation are therefore the common criteria represented here. Combinations containing the blanket higher-order requirement replace a planning criterion with an overgeneralized demand, while combinations omitting administrative conditions or marks allocation leave out part of the test blueprint.
Result: administrative conditions, time limit, nature of questions, and marks allocation.