NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

number of items required to ensure the measurement of
acceptable student performance. The criticality or
importance of the objectives to overall performance, the
complexity of the material or the amount of time devoted to
the teaching of the objectives may be factors to consider
when determining the number of required test items.
Test Security. Test materials must be accounted for at all
times. Test materials include test item banks; copies of the
tests; scoring keys; computers containing testing materials and
any diagram, formula sheet, etc., used by the student when
taking a test. Test materials may be controlled in the
following manner.
Test materials should be stored in a locked container in an
area accessible to staff personnel only. When test
materials are removed, a check-in and check-out system
should be maintained.
Digital test materials on the network need to be secured
via permissions and/or passwords. A computer having test
items stored on a hard disk drive should be in an area
accessible to staff only.
Tests are normally unclassified but are to be handled in an
accountable manner. If the test contains classed
materials, the test will be classified and the material
handled in accordance with the applicable security
classification.
Performance tests and materials should be controlled only
when they contain information that could cause a test
compromise.
When mailing testing materials, a record of receipts, OPNAV
Form 5511/10, S/N 0107-LF-008-8000, will be included. The
receiving activity will sign and return the form to the
sender.
Test Administration and Review. Written guidelines are
developed for the administration of both performance and
knowledge tests. The written guidelines are in the form of test
administrator's guides. NAVEDTRA 130 and 131 (series) contain
specific guidelines on the content and use of an administrator's
guide.
During the administration of the test, precautions should
be taken to minimize the possibility of test compromise.
After the test has been given and graded, the test is
reviewed. The review is necessary to correct any
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