TESTING & EVALUATION MCQS

What is an advantage of using observation as a data collection method?

A) High cost compared to other techniques

B) Difficulty in gathering reliable data

C) Subject’s inability to provide information

D) High reliability of gathered data

Which is listed as a disadvantage of observation?

A) Task being observed is not subjected to interruptions

B) People tend to perform similarly whether being observed or not

C) Observation is inconvenient for the system analyst

D) Some activities may not reflect their usual difficulty or volume during observation

What is a recommended practice to maintain during classroom observation for the observer?

A) Engage actively in children’s activities to understand them better

B) Make assumptions about the observed without noting details

C) Keep notes and observations confidential

D) Repeat observations to ensure accuracy

What is an advantage of a structured interview?

A) Flexibility in question selection

B) Non-uniformity among interviews

C) Accurate and precise data collection

D) Lack of consistency and increased bias

Which interview type involves interviewing multiple candidates together?

A) Depth interview

B) Individual interview

C) Stress interview

D) Group interview

What is the purpose of a stress interview?

A) To analyze the candidate’s communication skills

B) To assess the candidate’s technical knowledge

C) To create a comfortable environment for the candidate

D) To observe the candidate’s behavior in a stressful situation

What does a panel interview involve?

A) Interviewing candidates one-on-one

B) A selection committee interviewing candidates

C) Asking candidates questions about their behavior

D) Assessing candidates through phone calls

What is a disadvantage of conducting interviews?

A) Collecting correct and accurate data

B) Low cost associated with the process

C) Minimal requirement of skilled interviewers

D) Involvement of systematic errors and high energy requirements

In which type of interview does the interviewer ask questions based on past situations to gauge future performance?

A) Formal interview

B) Unstructured interview

C) Group interview

D) Behavioral interview

When is a phone interview commonly used?

A) To conduct a stress interview

B) For initial prescreening or for non-local candidates

C) For interviewing multiple candidates simultaneously

For in-depth data collection purposes