(A) Concept, Need, Scope, Tools, Construction & Improvement of Evaluation
- Which of the following best defines evaluation in education?
A. Assigning grades only
B. Measuring IQ
C. Judging the value of learning outcomes based on defined criteria
D. Conducting interviews
Answer: C - Measurement in education primarily refers to—
A. Assigning numerical values to attributes
B. Interpreting scores
C. Making subjective judgments
D. Providing feedback only
Answer: A - Evaluation is a broader term than measurement because—
A. It excludes observation
B. It includes judgment and decision-making
C. It ignores data
D. It focuses only on numerical scores
Answer: B - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good evaluation system?
A. Validity
B. Bias
C. Objectivity
D. Reliability
Answer: B - The need for evaluation in education arises because—
A. Teachers must maintain discipline
B. Learning needs to be assessed and guided
C. Schools must issue certificates
D. Students demand it
Answer: B - Formative evaluation is best described as—
A. End-of-year summative test
B. Feedback during instruction to improve learning
C. Ranking of students
D. Certification of learning
Answer: B - Summative evaluation occurs—
A. Continuously
B. Only in laboratory settings
C. At the end of a learning unit or term
D. During group activities
Answer: C - Which of the following is a non-testing technique of evaluation?
A. Multiple-choice test
B. Essay-type test
C. Interview
D. Objective test
Answer: C - Which tool is used to assess psychomotor skills?
A. Achievement test
B. Observation checklist
C. Personality inventory
D. Interest inventory
Answer: B - A good test should always be—
A. Long and detailed
B. Valid and reliable
C. Complex and confusing
D. Administered orally only
Answer: B - Which is the most important quality of a standardized test?
A. Cost
B. Length
C. Reliability
D. Location
Answer: C - The first step in test construction is—
A. Preparing answer keys
B. Writing items randomly
C. Defining objectives
D. Administering the test
Answer: C - Blueprint in test construction is used for—
A. Decorating the exam hall
B. Planning the content and objectives systematically
C. Drawing graphs
D. Printing answer sheets
Answer: B - Which of the following is a major limitation of the present examination system in India?
A. Encourages creativity
B. Evaluates only rote learning
C. Includes continuous feedback
D. Focuses on holistic development
Answer: B - A standardized achievement test is one that—
A. Is designed by any teacher
B. Measures learning in informal settings
C. Is constructed and validated under controlled conditions
D. Is always an oral test
Answer: C - Which technique is best suited to measure affective domain objectives?
A. Aptitude test
B. Observation and attitude scale
C. Objective type test
D. Achievement test
Answer: B - Item analysis is done to—
A. Assess student handwriting
B. Evaluate essay-type questions
C. Improve test quality by analyzing difficulty and discrimination
D. Translate a test
Answer: C - Which among the following is NOT a type of evaluation?
A. Diagnostic
B. Summative
C. Formative
D. Laboratory
Answer: D - Diagnostic evaluation aims to—
A. Assign final grades
B. Identify learning difficulties
C. Rank students
D. Select sports teams
Answer: B - In the construction of achievement tests, the process of standardization includes—
A. Printing questions
B. Item selection based on statistical analysis
C. Oral recitation
D. Avoiding all feedback
Answer: B - Which is a suggestion to improve the present examination system?
A. Emphasizing memory-based tests
B. Including continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
C. Conducting exams only once a year
D. Reducing evaluation to attendance
Answer: B - Which of the following is a qualitative tool of evaluation?
A. Checklist
B. Intelligence test
C. Rating scale
D. Anecdotal record
Answer: D - Which test item format is most objective?
A. Essay type
B. Short answer
C. Multiple-choice
D. Oral test
Answer: C - The ‘difficulty index’ in test analysis refers to—
A. Time taken to answer
B. Proportion of students answering correctly
C. Number of options
D. Length of questions
Answer: B - Evaluation is a continuous process because—
A. It occurs only during exams
B. It supports ongoing improvement in teaching and learning
C. It ends with grade allocation
D. It is only done at the administrative level
Answer: B
(A) Concept, Scope, Tools, Test Construction & Examination System
- Which of the following is the most important aspect of formative evaluation?
A. Assigning marks
B. Selection of students
C. Giving feedback for improvement
D. Certification
Answer: C - Which test is most appropriate for assessing learning outcomes after a teaching unit?
A. Intelligence Test
B. Diagnostic Test
C. Achievement Test
D. Interest Inventory
Answer: C - An evaluation tool used to assess attitudes is—
A. Sociometry
B. Semantic Differential Scale
C. Objective Test
D. Essay Test
Answer: B - Which technique is NOT appropriate for measuring cognitive domain?
A. Oral questioning
B. Objective test
C. Essay writing
D. Drawing
Answer: D - In an objective-type test, the quality of an item depends largely on—
A. The number of distractors
B. The clarity and relevance of the stem and options
C. The length of the test
D. The paper color
Answer: B - Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a good achievement test?
A. Cultural bias
B. Ambiguous instructions
C. Appropriate content coverage
D. Overuse of essay questions
Answer: C - Which evaluation method allows learners to assess their own progress?
A. Summative evaluation
B. Teacher observation
C. Self-evaluation
D. Peer evaluation
Answer: C - Anecdotal records are mainly used to evaluate—
A. Physical development
B. Intellectual development
C. Emotional and social behavior
D. Vocabulary
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a common tool for summative evaluation?
A. Unit test
B. Semester exam
C. Project report
D. Mid-lesson feedback
Answer: D - The term “triangulation” in educational evaluation refers to—
A. Three types of tests used
B. Use of three assessors
C. Combining multiple tools to ensure validity
D. Three levels of scoring
Answer: C - Which of the following scales is most appropriate for assessing personality traits?
A. Likert scale
B. Achievement test
C. Oral test
D. Practical test
Answer: A - Defects of present examination system include all EXCEPT—
A. Cramming-based learning
B. Encouragement of creativity
C. Lack of diagnostic feedback
D. Emphasis on grades
Answer: B - Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) includes—
A. Only academic evaluation
B. Only personality assessment
C. Scholastic and co-scholastic evaluation
D. Annual examination only
Answer: C - The best way to assess students’ interest in a subject is through—
A. Achievement test
B. Interest inventory
C. IQ test
D. Viva voce
Answer: B - A test that yields consistent results over time is said to have—
A. Objectivity
B. Validity
C. Reliability
D. Usability
Answer: C - The major limitation of essay-type tests is—
A. Time-saving
B. Easy to score
C. Subjective evaluation
D. No scope for expression
Answer: C - A test is valid if it—
A. Can be reused
B. Measures what it intends to measure
C. Produces same result every time
D. Can be scored by computer
Answer: B - Which test format is best suited for measuring higher-order thinking skills?
A. Multiple choice
B. Matching type
C. Short answer
D. Essay type
Answer: D - Rubrics are used in evaluation to—
A. Decorate answer sheets
B. Provide structured scoring criteria
C. Reduce exam time
D. Randomize questions
Answer: B - The most objective and reliable scoring method is used in—
A. Short answer test
B. Oral test
C. Multiple-choice test
D. Essay test
Answer: C - Which of the following is a standardized test?
A. Class teacher’s unit test
B. CBSE Board Exam
C. Monthly school test
D. Surprise quiz
Answer: B - Which of the following is a major benefit of diagnostic tests?
A. Determining final grades
B. Identifying strengths and weaknesses of learners
C. Comparing schools
D. Assigning ranks
Answer: B - Checklists and rating scales are tools used primarily to evaluate—
A. Intelligence
B. Interest
C. Performance and behavior
D. Aptitude
Answer: C - The process of constructing a test includes all EXCEPT—
A. Deciding purpose
B. Blueprint preparation
C. Guessing responses
D. Item writing
Answer: C - In test construction, item difficulty is calculated to—
A. Make test longer
B. Eliminate wrong responses
C. Determine how easy or hard a question is
D. Improve handwriting
Answer: C
- The primary function of evaluation in the classroom is to—
A. Assign ranks to students
B. Reward high achievers
C. Improve teaching and learning
D. Identify school dropouts
Answer: C - Item analysis is carried out to—
A. Prepare a marking scheme
B. Assess essay questions
C. Improve the quality of test items
D. Conduct viva voce
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good test?
A. Objectivity
B. Reliability
C. Ambiguity
D. Validity
Answer: C - The Kuder-Richardson Formula (KR-20) is used to measure—
A. Scoring errors
B. Content validity
C. Internal consistency
D. Intelligence
Answer: C - Which of the following scales is used for measuring attitudes?
A. Thurstone Scale
B. IQ Scale
C. Semantic Scale
D. Grading Scale
Answer: A - Which of the following tests is used to assess potential rather than achievement?
A. Intelligence Test
B. Achievement Test
C. Unit Test
D. Aptitude Test
Answer: D - A cumulative record card is useful in understanding—
A. Students’ temporary behaviors
B. Instant feedback
C. Long-term educational progress
D. Peer assessment
Answer: C - Which of the following techniques best evaluates psychomotor skills?
A. Essay writing
B. Project work
C. Practical examination
D. Oral test
Answer: C - The Bloom’s taxonomy was initially developed to categorize—
A. Learning outcomes
B. School curricula
C. Teaching aids
D. Psychological tests
Answer: A - Which term refers to the ability of a test to produce similar results under consistent conditions?
A. Validity
B. Authenticity
C. Reliability
D. Flexibility
Answer: C - The Stanford-Binet Test is used to measure—
A. Personality traits
B. Intelligence
C. Creativity
D. Interest
Answer: B - Which of the following is considered a non-standardized test?
A. Raven’s Progressive Matrices
B. Teacher-made unit test
C. Differential Aptitude Test
D. Binet-Simon Scale
Answer: B - A test is valid only when—
A. It is long
B. It is reliable
C. It measures what it is intended to measure
D. It contains essay-type questions
Answer: C - Which method of evaluation is most frequently used in schools?
A. Peer evaluation
B. Teacher-made tests
C. Standardized psychological tests
D. Sociometry
Answer: B - Which of the following is a projective technique of personality measurement?
A. Rating scale
B. Rorschach Inkblot Test
C. Interest Inventory
D. Aptitude Test
Answer: B - Intelligence tests are usually classified as—
A. Objective tests
B. Personality assessments
C. Power and speed tests
D. Achievement tests
Answer: C - Which of the following is a group intelligence test?
A. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
B. Stanford-Binet Test
C. Army Alpha Test
D. Thematic Apperception Test
Answer: C - The main limitation of intelligence tests is—
A. High reliability
B. Cultural bias
C. Easy interpretation
D. High validity
Answer: B - Which of the following is best used to measure personality characteristics in children?
A. Essay writing
B. Projective tests
C. Performance test
D. Quiz
Answer: B - An interest inventory is primarily used to—
A. Assess intelligence
B. Classify students into groups
C. Explore preferences for occupations or subjects
D. Check emotional adjustment
Answer: C - Which technique is commonly used in measuring personality?
A. Sociometry
B. Essay tests
C. Inkblot test
D. Oral questioning
Answer: C - Achievement tests are standardized to assess—
A. General intelligence
B. Prior knowledge or learning
C. Personality characteristics
D. Educational policies
Answer: B - What is the main purpose of aptitude tests?
A. Assessing acquired knowledge
B. Measuring potential ability
C. Measuring creativity
D. Evaluating behavior
Answer: B - Which of the following best describes summative evaluation?
A. Conducted at the start of a course
B. Focuses on future learning
C. Administered during instruction
D. Conducted at the end to judge learning outcomes
Answer: D - Which psychological test is used to evaluate emotional conflicts and attitudes?
A. Stanford-Binet Scale
B. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
C. Bender Gestalt Test
D. Wechsler Scale
Answer: B
- Which of the following is NOT an objective of educational evaluation?
A. Grading students
B. Diagnosing learning difficulties
C. Predicting weather
D. Measuring achievement
Answer: C - Norm-referenced testing primarily compares an individual’s performance with—
A. A set criterion
B. A learning objective
C. Peers in a norm group
D. A fixed percentage
Answer: C - Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced evaluation?
A. Ranking students in a class
B. Comparing scores of two classes
C. Measuring performance against specific objectives
D. Administering IQ tests
Answer: C - The major purpose of formative evaluation is to—
A. Certify the level of achievement
B. Assign final grades
C. Monitor progress during instruction
D. Compare students’ performance
Answer: C - An evaluation that influences the process of teaching and learning is—
A. Normative evaluation
B. Summative evaluation
C. Diagnostic evaluation
D. Formative evaluation
Answer: D - Which of the following is most suitable for diagnosing learning difficulties?
A. Formative evaluation
B. Diagnostic evaluation
C. Summative evaluation
D. Aptitude test
Answer: B - The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure is—
A. Reliability
B. Validity
C. Objectivity
D. Usability
Answer: B - Which test is best suited to identify a student’s vocational preferences?
A. Interest Inventory
B. Intelligence Test
C. Personality Test
D. Aptitude Test
Answer: A - One major defect of the present examination system is—
A. Flexibility
B. Emphasis on understanding
C. Overemphasis on rote learning
D. Development of higher-order skills
Answer: C - Which of the following is a suggestion to improve the examination system in India?
A. Use only written tests
B. Encourage guesswork
C. Introduce continuous and comprehensive evaluation
D. Reduce the number of subjects
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a tool of evaluation?
A. Checklist
B. Questionnaire
C. Blackboard
D. Observation Schedule
Answer: C - The ‘Split-Half Method’ is used to determine—
A. Test content
B. Test fairness
C. Reliability of a test
D. Item difficulty
Answer: C - A test is said to be objective when—
A. It uses essay questions
B. Scoring is free from personal bias
C. It is easy to administer
D. It includes practicals
Answer: B - Which scale is used in intelligence testing for children?
A. Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)
B. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
C. MMPI
D. Stanford Achievement Test
Answer: A - What is a major benefit of using a standardized test?
A. Unstructured format
B. Locally developed
C. Comparable results across populations
D. Culturally biased
Answer: C - Which of the following tests includes inkblot interpretation?
A. TAT
B. Binet Scale
C. Rorschach Test
D. MMPI
Answer: C - The main aim of using anecdotal records is to—
A. Collect numerical data
B. Study group behavior
C. Record specific incidents for individual behavior assessment
D. Evaluate large-scale programs
Answer: C - Which personality test involves storytelling based on pictures shown?
A. Rorschach Test
B. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
C. MMPI
D. WPPSI
Answer: B - Which of the following best helps in understanding a learner’s affective domain?
A. Attitude Scale
B. Achievement Test
C. Intelligence Test
D. Observation
Answer: A - Measurement in education implies—
A. Assignment of scores based on subjective judgment
B. Assigning numerical values to learning outcomes
C. Providing feedback without marks
D. Planning syllabus
Answer: B - In continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE), ‘continuous’ implies—
A. Only final exams
B. Regular assessment throughout the year
C. Evaluation once a month
D. Half-yearly assessments only
Answer: B - Which type of test can be used to assess both strengths and weaknesses of students?
A. Summative Test
B. Diagnostic Test
C. Interest Inventory
D. Personality Test
Answer: B - Which of the following tests is least appropriate for measuring intelligence?
A. Binet-Simon
B. WPPSI
C. Raven’s Matrices
D. Rorschach Test
Answer: D - The tool commonly used to assess creativity is—
A. Achievement Test
B. Divergent Thinking Test
C. Convergent Test
D. Intelligence Scale
Answer: B - Evaluation is most useful to a teacher when it helps in—
A. Awarding ranks
B. Disciplining students
C. Improving teaching methods
D. Predicting failures
Answer: C