Question 1

Certification and licensure are credentials individuals obtain to demonstrate they ______.

Accepted Answer

Certification and licensure are credentials individuals obtain to demonstrate they are qualified to practice in their field.

Question 2

The Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures reflects the official statement from the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology regarding professionally accepted practices for ______.

Accepted Answer

The Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures provide guidelines for selecting, developing, and using test instruments to make employment-related decisions. Option A refers to training new test developers, which is not the focus of the principles. Option B is too narrow as the principles cover more than just selection procedures. Option D is also too broad as the principles focus specifically on personnel selection procedures in the workplace.

Question 3

Which one of the following is TRUE about certification and licensure?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Which one of the following is NOT one of the three parts of the American Psychological Association's 2010 Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association's 2010 Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct consists of "General Principles" and "Ethical Standards," but not "Specific Principles."

Question 5

A test publisher shares sample items from a test they publish with the editor of a local newspaper. The local newspaper prints the items. Which one of the following has the test publisher compromised?

Accepted Answer

The test publisher has compromised test security by sharing sample items with a third party who is not authorized to access the test materials. This could potentially lead to cheating or the items becoming widely known, thus reducing the validity and reliability of the test.

Question 6

How do professional societies and associations decide what to put in their standards?

Accepted Answer

Professional societies and associations typically have a process for developing and revising standards which involves members discussing and debating proposed changes before voting on and adopting them. The process may also involve input from external experts and stakeholders, as well as consideration of relevant laws and regulations. This approach helps ensure that the standards are evidence-based, up-to-date, and reflective of the views and needs of the membership.

Question 7

If you were delivering a presentation about the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, which one of the following facts would you NOT include in your presentation?

Accepted Answer

The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing are published by three organizations: the American Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education.

Question 8

In addition to truthfully marketing the psychological tests they sell, test publishers have a responsibility to include what on their websites?

Accepted Answer

Test publishers should include statements of user qualifications to ensure that the tests are administered and interpreted by appropriately trained individuals.

Question 9

Which one of the following is made up of national psychological associations, as well as test commissions, and test publishers?

Accepted Answer

The International Test Commission is an international organization made up of national psychological associations, as well as test commissions, and test publishers. Option A, Group of Fair Testing Practices in Education, is a non-profit organization that promotes fair testing practices in education. Option B, American Psychological Association, is a professional organization for psychologists in the United States. Option C, Commission for Educational and Psychological Testing, is a division within the National Council on Measurement in Education that focuses on developing and promoting ethical testing practices.

Question 10

What professional credential is based on meeting predetermined qualifications and typically requires passing an exam?

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes certification, which is based on meeting predetermined qualifications and typically requires passing an exam. Licensure may also require passing an exam, but it also involves obtaining legal permission to practice in a particular profession or field. Doctor of philosophy and master's degree are academic degrees, not professional credentials.

Question 11

According to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, who should provide test users, before purchasing a psychological test, the information needed to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the test?

Accepted Answer

According to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, the test publisher should provide test users with the information needed to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the test before purchasing it. The test publisher is responsible for ensuring that the test meets the appropriate psychometric standards and should provide documentation to support the test's reliability and validity. It is important for test users to have access to this information to ensure that the test is appropriate for their intended use and that they can interpret the results accurately.

Question 12

Ethical standards are ______.

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards are published guidelines that guide the work of those who practice in a field. They are not necessarily laws or regulations established by governmental bodies or communities, but they do provide guidance on ethical behavior within a profession.

Question 13

Which one of the following ethical standards from the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct applies most directly to the use of psychological tests?

Accepted Answer

The ethical standard of assessment applies most directly to the use of psychological tests as it addresses the proper use, interpretation, and communication of assessment results. It requires psychologists to select appropriate measures, consider cultural factors, maintain security and confidentiality, and present results accurately and clearly to clients and other professionals.

Question 14

Which one of the following resources with professional practice standards would you need to purchase because the resource is not freely available on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing is a copyrighted publication that is not freely available on the internet. The other resources listed are available for free on various websites.

Question 15

Which one of the following is NOT a consequence a test user might experience by violating an ethical standard?

Accepted Answer

Being tried or sued in a court of law is not a consequence that a test user might experience by violating an ethical standard. This consequence is more relevant to legal violations rather than ethical violations. Choices A, B, and C are all consequences that could result from violating ethical standards.

Question 16

According to the American Psychological Association, what are "ethics"?

Accepted Answer

Ethics, in the context of a profession, refer to the values and principles that its members must follow in order to ensure that they conduct themselves in a responsible and trustworthy manner while performing their work. They serve as a guideline for decision-making in situations where there may be a conflict of interest or ethical dilemma. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 17

Which one of the following American Psychological Association publications would a psychologist access if she or he wanted to better understand 10 ethical standards intended to help her or him act ethically?

Accepted Answer

The Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct provides a set of guidelines and ethical standards that psychologists must follow in their professional activities. It includes 10 ethical standards that help psychologists act in an ethical manner.

Question 18

Perhaps the most important collaborative document on testing is the ______, which the APA prepared with the American Educational Research Association and the National Council of Measurement in Education.

Accepted Answer

The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, prepared collaboratively by the APA, American Educational Research Association, and National Council of Measurement in Education, are considered the most important collaborative document on testing. They provide guidelines and principles for the development, evaluation, and use of educational and psychological tests.

Question 19

If you wanted to contact the publisher of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, whom would you contact?

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures were jointly developed and issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Therefore, it would be appropriate to contact the EEOC, which serves as the main enforcement agency for the Uniform Guidelines.

Question 20

If you were delivering a presentation about the American Psychological Association (APA)'s Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, which one of the following facts would you NOT include in your presentation?

Accepted Answer

The Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education primarily applies to standardized tests and assessments, not specifically to teacher-made tests.

Quiz 3: What Are the Ethical Responsibilities of Test Publishers, Test Users, and Test Takers