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jparksx · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

The point in a test at which the examiner assumes that all earlier items would be answered correctly is called the

a) basal
b) floor
c) ceiling
d) zenith

Question 2

In the event that a student does not establish a basal, what should the test administrator do?

A. Administer another test
B. Continue with the current test
C. Prompt the student so they give the correct answers
D. Practice the questions so the students can give the correct answers

johnharpe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A.
Explanation: In the event a student does not establish a basal, the test administrator should consider giving a different test, as the current test may be too difficult for the student and would not be a reliable or valid indicator of the domain being assessed.