Multiple-Choice Test Item Writing Procedure cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1204-97

The test item, task, or problem should be defined in the stem of the test item. Include as

much information about the problem or situation in the stem as necessary, leaving only the

solution, action, or effect for the answer options:

Poor:

At 50% power

(a)

The equilibrium xenon reactivity worth is approximately equal to the

equilibrium xenon worth at 100% power.

(b)

The equilibrium xenon reactivity worth is approximately one-half the

equilibrium xenon worth as 100% power.

(c)

The equilibrium xenon reactivity worth is approximately two-thirds the

equilibrium xenon worth at 100% power.

(d)

The equilibrium xenon reactivity worth is approximately three-fourths the

equilibrium xenon worth at 100% power.

Better:

Which of the following approximates the 50% power equilibrium xenon reactivity

worth to the 100% power equilibrium xenon reactivity worth?

(a)

Equal to

(b)

One-half

(c)

Two-thirds

(d)

Three-fourths.