Question 1

Certification and licensure are credentials individuals obtain to demonstrate they ______.
A) are qualified to practice in their field
B) are qualified to administer psychological tests and assessments
C) are certified to protect the health and safety of the public
D) have met the requirements for earning an advanced degree

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 ______.
A) training new test developers how to develop testing instruments using commonly accepted best practices
B) developing test instruments to make selection- and development-related decisions
C) selecting, developing, and using test instruments to make employment-related decisions
D) using test instruments in clinical, educational, and organizational settings

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?
A) Certification and licensure do not require passing an exam.
B) Certification and licensure are credentials related to protecting the health and safety of the public.
C) While state-level governments establish licensure, certification is not regulated.
D) While licensure is mandatory for some professions, certification is voluntary.

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?
A) general principles
B) specific principles
C) ethical Standards
D) 2010 amendments

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?
A) availability of comprehensive test manuals
B) accuracy in marketing
C) truthfulness in marketing
D) test security

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?
A) The members form a committee that adapts their codes from those of other professional organizations.
B) Members vote on and adopt the standards after extensive discussion and debate.
C) Organizations derive their ethical codes from governmental agencies and guidelines.
D) Members propose their codes and agree to abide by them only after the codes are accepted by consensus.

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?
A) Two organizations, the American Educational Research Association and the American Psychological Association, collaborate to publish the Standards.
B) Unless there is a very sound professional reason, anyone who develops and/or uses standardized psychological tests and assessments should follow the Standards.
C) The Standards are available as a 230-page book, organized into three parts: foundations, operations, and testing applications.
D) The Standards provide those who develop and use standardized psychological tests and assessments with criteria for evaluating tests and testing practices.

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?
A) statements of user qualifications
B) statements of test developer credentials
C) evidence of test reliability
D) evidence of validity for intended use

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?
A) Group of Fair Testing Practices in Education
B) American Psychological Association
C) Commission for Educational and Psychological Testing
D) International Test Commission

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?
A) licensure
B) certification
C) doctor of philosophy
D) master's degree

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?
A) the test taker
B) the test developer
C) the test publisher
D) the American Psychological Association

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 ______.
A) rules of conduct or procedures recognized by a city or state
B) laws and doctrines established by governmental bodies
C) published guidelines that guide the work of those who practice in a field
D) regulations established by one or persons more a community authorizes

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?
A) education and training
B) research and publication
C) assessment
D) therapy

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?
A) Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education
B) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
C) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
D) Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures

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?
A) negative consequences to individuals
B) negative consequences to organizations
C) expulsion of a member from an association/organization
D) being tried or sued in a court of law

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"?
A) a community's laws that govern "right" or "wrong" practices
B) a person's moral conscience based on his or her background and upbringing
C) practices that influence the decision-making process to do the right thing
D) values members of a profession must follow

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?
A) SHRM's Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resource Management
B) the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
C) the Code of Fair Testing Practices for Psychologists
D) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

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.
A) Ethical Principles of the APA
B) Code of Fair Testing Practices
C) National Association of School Psychologists' Code of Ethics
D) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

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?
A) the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
B) the U.S. Department of Labor
C) the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
D) the U.S. Human Testing Rights Association

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?
A) the APA originally published the Code in 1988 and revised it in 2004
B) while consistent with the 1999 Standards, it is not consistent with the 2014 Standards
C) the standards directly apply to all types of tests in education, including teacher-made tests
D) the standards in the Code make clear the obligations of educational test developers and users

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

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

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 ______.

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

Ethical standards are ______.

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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

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?