Distinguish between test taker responsibilities and test taker rights. Provide three examples of each.

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Answer 1

• Test takers play a significant role in ensuring that test scores are accurate and used to make good decisions. To help ensure scores are accurate and used to make good decisions, test takers have specific responsibilities.
• The common purpose of the professional practice guidelines related to testing is to protect the rights of individuals who take test. Test takers have specific rights.
• Test taker responsibilities:
o Be prepared to take a test, including knowing where and when the test will be given, paying for a test if required, and showing up on time with required materials.
o Understand and accept the consequences of not taking a test.
Carefully read or listen to, as well as follow, test administrator instructions.
o Respect fully inform the appropriate individuals, in a timely manner, if they believe the testing conditions may have affected their results or they have other concerns about the testing process or results.
o Protect test security and copyrights by not sharing test content with others and not reproducing materials without authorization.
o Represent themselves honestly, avoiding cheating, use of unapproved aids, or arranging for another person to take the test.
o Request testing accommodations if they have a physical condition, illness, or language issue that may interfere with their performance.
o Ask questions if they are uncertain about why they are taking a test, how the test will be administered, what they will be asked to do, how others will use the results, or the confidentiality of test results.
o Treat others with courtesy and respect by not interfering with the performance of other test takers in group settings.
• Test taker rights:
o Be informed of your rights and responsibilities as a test taker.
o Be treated with courtesy, respect, and impartiality, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.
o Be tested with measures that meet professional standards and that are appropriate, given the manner in which the test results will be used.
o Receive a brief oral or written explanation prior to testing about the purpose(s) for testing, the kind(s) of tests to be used, if the results will be reported to you or to others, and the planned use(s) of the results. If you have a disability, you have the right to inquire and receive information about testing accommodations. If you have difficulty in comprehending the language of the test, you have a right to know in advance of testing whether any accommodations may be available to you.
o Know in advance of testing when the test will be administered, if and when test results will be available to you, and if there is a fee for testing services that you are expected to pay.
o Have your test administered and your test results interpreted by appropriately trained individuals who follow professional codes of ethics.
o Know if a test is optional and learn of the consequences of taking or not taking the test, fully completing the test, or canceling the scores. You may need to ask questions to learn these consequences.
o Receive a written or oral explanation of your test results within a reasonable amount of time after testing and in commonly understood terms.
o Have your test results kept confidential to the extent allowed by law.
o Present concerns about the testing process or your