Question

What quality requires test items to be clear, concise, and unambiguous, leaving no room for misinterpretation?

• A. Fairness
• B. Usability
• C. Absence of Ambiguity
• D. Comprehensiveness

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Absence of Ambiguity

Qualities Of Good Test

Validity

• Validity refers to the extent to which an assessment measures what it is intended to measure.

Reliability

• Reliability refers to the consistency and dependability of assessment results.

Objectivity

• Objectivity means that a test should be free from the personal bias or subjective judgment of the scorer.

Usability (or Practicality)

• Usability refers to the ease with which a test can be administered, scored, and interpreted.

• A good test should be practical in terms of time, cost, and effort involved in its implementation. It should be easy for both the students to take and the teachers to manage.

Comprehensiveness (or Adequacy)

• A good test should adequately cover the entire range of learning objectives or the content taught in a course or unit.

• It shouldn't focus on only a small portion of the material, leaving other important areas untouched. 

• This ensures a holistic assessment of a student's understanding and skills.

Discriminating Power

• A good test should be able to differentiate between students who have a strong understanding of the material and those who have a weaker understanding.

• It should be able to distinguish between high-achieving and low-achieving students, meaning that good students should generally score higher than those with less knowledge or skill .

Absence of Ambiguity

• Test items should be clear, concise, and unambiguous, leaving no room for misinterpretation by the students.

• Vague or confusing questions can lead to inaccurate assessment of student knowledge.