How does computerized adaptive testing (CAT) choose items for individuals taking the test?
A) Questions are predetermined before the individual takes the test.
B) Software chooses items based on level of ability determined from previous responses.
C) Software chooses items based on level of ability determined from average of previous responses.
D) Software chooses items based on predicted level of individual's ability.

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CAT uses previous responses to determine the individual's level of ability, and then selects questions that are most appropriate for that level. This allows for a more efficient and accurate measurement of ability, as the test will adjust the difficulty of questions based on the individual's performance.

How Does Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Choose Items for Individuals