Multiple-Choice Test Item Writing Procedure cont'd

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To prevent giving the correct answer, ensure that the distractors do follow grammatically

from the stem -- for example:

Test item:

During 100% normal power operation a single steam flow element to the steam

generator feedwater fails high. The steam generator feedwater control system

will cause:

(a)

The feedwater valves to increase steam generation level slightly before

returning the level to normal.

(b)

Before returning the level to slightly above normal, the feedwater valves

to increase the steam generator significantly.

(c)

The feedwater valves to increase the steam generator level to the level of

a reactor trip.

(d)

The feedwater valves to increase the steam generator level slightly and

maintain the increased level.

Test item with Improved Distractors:

During 100% normal power operation a single steam flow element to the steam

generator feedwater fails high. The steam generator feedwater control system

will cause:

(a)

The feedwater valves to increase steam generator level slightly before

returning the level to normal.

(b)

The feedwater valves to increase the steam generator level significantly

before returning the level to slightly above normal.