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 1.According to the Standards, what is the goal of accommodations? a.To provide the most valid and accurate measurement of the construct b.To assure compliance with the American Disability Act c.To elevate the scores of examinee’s with a disability d.To ensure that examinee’s with disability have equal means scores as the general population 2.For some professionals, the term ______________ implies that the construct measured by the test is not altered, while the term _______________ implies a potential change in the construct being measured. a.accommodation; modification b.modification; accommodation c.alteration; modification d.modification; alteration 3.Of the following, which would be an appropriate accommodation for a person who is legally blind, according to the Standards? a.Providing the examinee with a test designed to measure reading comprehension in Braille rather than print b.Providing the examinee with a magnifying glass for a test designed to measure visual acuity c.Providing the examinee with a reader for a test designed to measure reading comprehension d.Giving the person more time to complete the test 4.What is the essential question when considering an assessment accommodation? a.Does the assessment require the use of some ability that is affected by the disability, but is irrelevant to the construct being measured?             b.Does the assessment require the use of some ability that is affected by the disability and relevant to the construct being measured? c.Does the assessment detect the presence and severity of the disability? d.Does the assessment discriminate against individuals that have no disabilities? 5.Which assessment accommodation would be most appropriate? a.The modification of a dexterity test for an examinee with impaired fine motor skills b.Giving extra time on a timed test for an examinee diagnosed with ADHD c.Giving a verbal test in sign language for an individual that is deaf d.Giving an examinee a calculator on a test of math calculation 6.What is a common modification to the response format? a.Allowing an examinee to point to the correct response b.Giving an examinee 30% more time c.Using language-simplified questions d.Administering the test at a different time of day 7.What is the most frequent accommodation provided? a.Modification of presentation format b.Modification of response format c.Modification of setting d.Modification of timing 8.Regarding modifications of timing, research suggests that ________ additional time is adequate for most examinees with disabilities. a.25% b.50% c.75% d.Unlimited 9.What is the most commonly requested modification on graduate school admission tests such as the GRE? a.Extra testing time b.Oral presentation of test material c.Shortened version of the test d.Visual magnification for the computer screen 10.What is an example of a modification of setting? a.Change the time of day the test is administered b.Earplugs/ earphones c.The use of a study carrel d.The use of a “reader” for an individual with impaired vision