Exam Test Item Review Checklist

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EXAM TEST ITEM REVIEW CHECKLIST

The following checklist presents points that should be incorporated when constructing test

items from the learning objectives for the written examination.

D.1 General Guidance

Does the concept being measured have a direct, important relationship to the ability

to perform the job?

Does the test item match the learning objective? Does each test item measure one

specific concept and reflect the actions, conditions, and standards of the objective

being tested?

Is the test item clear, concise, and easy to read? Does the test item contain only

information relevant to the problem posed? Could it be stated more simply and still

provide the necessary information? Can it be reworded or split up into more than

one test item?

Does the test item provide all necessary information, conditions, and assumptions

needed for a fully correct response?

Is the test item written at the highest appropriate level of knowledge or ability for the

job position of the trainee being tested?

Is the test item grammatically correct?

Is the test item free of tricky wording and clues to the correct answer?

Is the test item free of unnecessary difficulty or irrelevancy?

Is the reading level appropriate for the target audience?

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