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What knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary for competent test use? What are the standards regarding confidentiality and privacy of test taker information, test scores, and test interpretation? What do you feel is the most important responsibility of a test user and why?
Ethical and legal standards are essential when conducting tests for many reasons. If there are no rules and regulations then bias can ruin the testing process. Having these in place will ensure equal opportunities and correct methods to evaluate the results of the testing process. Having testing that is fair and honest should always be a top priority. The knowledge that is needed for competent test use would be problem-solving, information, and knowledge on that specific area that is being tested for. Understanding what type of skills would apply during these tests will help the test giver have a better understanding of what to expect. All while following the ethical and legal standards to ensure there is the least amount of bias when making decisions.
The standards regarding confidentiality and privacy are similar throughout the different types of tests that can be administered. The people who administer the tests must make sure they are accountable for each part of the test and follow standard procedures to ensure accuracy and fairness throughout the process. This not only keeps it as fair as possible it ensures the legal and ethical standards are up kept as well. The most important responsibility of the test user is to be a good representative of the material that they are working with. The information and answers they provide while taking the test helps evaluate their placement within the workforce or other reasons. So by providing accurate information on the test they can be placed in the right area, not wasting anyone’s time with inaccurate information and poor knowledge of subject areas.
References:
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56(12), 1099-1113.