An item bank is
A. a computerized system whereby test items "pay dividends" only when used.
B. a set of items from which a test can be constructed.
C. a statistical "IRA" for data relating to high and low scorers on a test.
D. the optimum combination of reliability and validity in an item.
Answer: B
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