Administering Tests

Administering the test parts
Are there any eliminatory test parts?
• For assessing a large volume of applicants, automated test parts
can be used as a first hurdle to reduce the amount of grading that
will need to be done manually by an assessment panel.
• If you are expecting an eliminatory test part, be sure to mention
this up front, when creating the Job Opening and when
communicating with your candidate.
How many test parts will you have?
• You will need to create test parts for each of the following:
o If you have more than one type of question, they will need
to be separated into different parts. For instance, an
assessment with both multiple choice and constructed
response questions would have two parts.
o If you are measuring different areas of knowledge, skills, and
abilities, you will need to create separate parts for each
area. For instance, an assessment that evaluates knowledge
on a topic and the ability to apply it to real-world situations
would have multiple parts: one for the knowledge-based
questions, and one for the skills-based questions.
How should the test parts be ordered?
• Make sure to place your automated test parts first. For large
volumes use your automated test parts as a first hurdle to reduce
the amount of grading for manual test parts. Be sure to mention
this upfront in instructions to applicants

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