Deck 10: Assessment of Aptitude

Question 1

The main psychometric component used when examining the results of an admissions tests is:

A)construct validity
B)face validity
C)predictive validity
D)criteria related validity

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The Purdue Pegboard Test assesses:

A)balance
B)spatial perception
C)finger dexterity
D)static strength

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following best defines aptitude?

A)Individuals ability to complete a given task
B)Acquired ability to be good at something
C)Incapacity to be good at something
D)The amount of effort focused on a given task

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A concern in using the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test BMCT)is that the test has:

A)low external validity
B)a history of gender bias
C)a history of racial bias
D)low construct validity

Question 5

The oldest and most famous musical ability test is the:

A)Seashore Measures of Musical Talent
B)Musical Aptitude Profile
C)Kwalwasser Music Talent Test
D)Musical Proficiency Exam

Question 6

When assessing individuals appreciation of great art one of the main criticisms was that:

A)beauty is constant across cultures
B)great art is indefinable
C)all art is great art
D)only artists could assess great art

Question 7

Lola has applied for a secretarial position.As part of the interview she will need to be tested on clerical aptitude.This test will assess all the following,EXCEPT:

A)interpersonal skills
B)checking skills
C)coding skills
D)verbal reasoning skills

Question 8

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB)is an example of an):

A)multiple aptitude test battery
B)specialized aptitude test
C)admissions test
D)readiness test

Question 9

The focus of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test BMCT)is on:

A)spatial perception and device knowledge
B)mechanical repair and tool knowledge
C)spatial perception and tool knowledge
D)mechanical repair and device knowledge

Question 10

According to a study sanctioned by the College Board,college student success in the first year can best be predicted by examining:

A)High School GPA only
B)scores on admissions exams eg.SAT)only
C)scores on admissions exams and High School GPA
D)student interviews and High School GPA

Question 11

The ASVAB assesses students occupational interests based on six interest types rooted in which of the following theories?

A)Theory of Career Choice
B)Social Cognitive Career Theory
C)Career Development Theory
D)Career Guidance Theory

Question 12

Aptitude tests assessing whether or not children are prepared to attend school are called:

A)admissions tests
B)readiness tests
C)preschool entrance tests
D)preschool ability batteries

Question 13

Aptitude tests are assessments used to assess an individual's:

A)ability to complete a task
B)expertise in a specific subject
C)knowledge in a specific subject
D)ability to perform in future tasks

Question 14

The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency assesses all EXCEPT:

A)fine motor skills
B)manual dexterity
C)balance
D)spatial perception

Question 15

The main criticism of tests assessing musical ability is that all tests have:

A)low validity but high reliability
B)high validity but low reliability
C)moderate validity and moderate reliability
D)low validity and low reliability

Question 16

Oscar is a carpenter whose business depends on his skill to build furniture.This skill involves precision,coordination,and strength,also known as:

A)physiological ability
B)psychomotor ability
C)kinesthetic ability
D)fine motor ability

Question 17

The ASVAB has evidence of criterion-related validity because:

A)individual test results can be replicated.
B)it can be predictive of individual success in related programming.
C)it assesses expertise in related programming.
D)all questions relate to the assessment topic.

Question 18

According to the text,a major concern in testing young children before allowing entry into school is that:

A)all children develop at different paces
B)test materials may not be appropriate for assessing preschool populations
C)there are high rates of positively skewed results from parent involvement
D)there is low predictive validity of student success

Question 19

Specialized aptitude tests should:

A)always be supplemental to other types of assessments
B)be used to assess aptitude in subject areas that need improvement
C)be used to assess aptitude in a specific subject
D)be used to assess aptitude in individuals with special needs

Question 20

According to the text,the most well-known admissions test is the:

A)ACT
B)GRE
C)MCAT
D)SAT

Question 21

Noni is 5 years old and preparing to enter kindergarten.In order to gain admittance she has to pass a school-wide exam.What kind of aptitude test will Noni be required to take? What are some skills that might be tested?

Question 22

What is the purpose of the SAT reasoning test? What does it assess?

Question 23

Briefly summarize the main abilities related to clerical aptitude.

Question 24

What do aptitude tests measure? In what ways are aptitude tests similar to and distinct from achievement tests?

Question 25

Describe the distinction between the terms aptitude and ability.