The CAT structure makes the NCLEX-RN exam unique. Which of the following is correct regarding CAT and the NCLEX-RN exam?
a. Computer technology selects items from a small pool of items.
b. After an item is answered, the computer calculates the candidate's ability based on the previous answers.
c. The next item is chosen that measures the candidate's ability most precisely in the appropriate test plan category.
d. The next item is chosen based on what the candidate needs to show competency in regardless of category or order.
e. The process is repeated for each item.
f. This creates a unique exam tailored to the candidate's knowledge and skills while fulfilling all NCLEX-RN test plan requirements.
B, C, E, F
The CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing) feature of the NCLEX-RN exam makes each RN candidate's exam unique and tailored specifically to them based on the answers they provide. Some characteristics of the CAT that pertain to the NCLEX-RN exam include: 1) computer technology selects items from a large pool of items (not a small pool); 2) after an item is answered, the computer calculates the candidate's ability based on the previous answers; 3) the next item is chosen that measures the candidate's ability most precisely in the appropriate test plan category; 4) the process is repeated for each item; and 5) this creates a unique exam tailored to the candidate's knowledge and skills while fulfilling all NCLEX-RN test plan requirements.
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