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Which one of the following written tests requires the examinee to select the correct answer from several alternatives?

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Explanation

  • The defining characteristic of an objective type test is that the examinee is presented with a question (stem) and a set of possible answers (alternatives or options).
  • The task is to select the single best or correct answer from the provided list.
  • This format includes Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), True/False, and Matching items, all of which fit the description in the question.
  • Source SRC_3071 refers to these as 'select response type of questions' and includes MCQs, true/false, and matching questions in this category.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: A diagnostic test refers to the purpose or function of the test (to diagnose learning needs), not its format. The format could be objective, essay, or practical.
  • Option B: An essay test is a 'supply-type' or 'constructed response' test. It requires the examinee to compose and write their own answer in paragraph form, not select from alternatives.
  • Option C: Similar to an essay test, a long answer test is a 'constructed response' format where the student must generate their own detailed answer. It does not involve selecting from a list of options.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Classification of written assessment tools as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Understanding test formats is crucial for nursing students, as major licensing exams like the NCLEX are primarily composed of objective-type questions, including innovative formats beyond traditional MCQs.
  • Nurse educators use different test formats to assess different competencies. Objective tests are efficient for evaluating a broad range of knowledge (cognitive domain), while practical exams (OSCEs) are used for skills (psychomotor domain).
  • What if the question asked about assessing a nurse's communication skills with a patient? In that case, an objective test would be inappropriate. A better method would be a practical assessment like an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or a simulation, which falls under observational assessment of the affective and psychomotor domains.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, analyze the key phrase in the question: 'select the correct answer from several alternatives'.
  • This phrase describes a specific action required from the test-taker.
  • Next, evaluate each option against this description.
  • An 'essay' or 'long answer' test involves writing, not selecting. Eliminate these.
  • A 'diagnostic test' describes the purpose, not the format. The format can vary. This is not the best fit.
  • An 'objective type test' is a category that specifically includes formats (like multiple-choice) where the primary action is to select an answer from a list. This directly matches the question's description.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Classification of written assessment tools
  • Stem keywords: written tests, examinee, select the correct answer, several alternatives
  • Lead-in keywords: Which one

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Reference Book

E6 Nursing Education & Educational TechnologySuresh k Sharma (pp 21-557 of 572) p. 373-375

E6 Essentials of Educational Technology Nursing EducationL Gopichandran C Kanniammal (pp 39-344 of 355) p. 237-239

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