TESTING TESTING

AND AND EVALUATIONEVALUATION

Test is a measuring device for assessing the achievement of the objectives in a training system.

It is a set of questions for which there is an accepted set of correct answers.

The characteristics of test may be knowledge, ability, attitude, intelligence etc,.

TESTTEST

PURPOSE OF TESTPURPOSE OF TEST To assess the progress towards the goal or To assess the progress towards the goal or

objectives or the training.objectives or the training. To compare the performance of a trainee To compare the performance of a trainee

with the standard group.with the standard group. To improve trainee’s self understanding To improve trainee’s self understanding

and motivation.and motivation. To diagnose the weakness of the trainees To diagnose the weakness of the trainees

in certain area.in certain area. To promote grade or rate of the trainees.To promote grade or rate of the trainees. To assess the standard of instruction or To assess the standard of instruction or

curriculum.curriculum.

TYPES OF TESTSTYPES OF TESTS

Formative type testFormative type test Summative type testSummative type test

Objective type testObjective type test Subjective type testSubjective type test

TYPES OF WRITTEN TEST ITEMSTYPES OF WRITTEN TEST ITEMS

Written test itemsWritten test items

Selection itemsSelection items Supply itemsSupply items

Multiple choice

questions

Matching

questions

Short answer

questions

Calculation

questions

Essay

questions

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITYLEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Level ILevel I : Facts of knowledge: Facts of knowledge

(Recall memory)(Recall memory) Level IILevel II : Functional understanding: Functional understanding

(Thinking and reasoning (Thinking and reasoning ability) ability)

Level IIILevel III : Problem solving: Problem solving

(Trouble shooting)(Trouble shooting)

MIND MAPMIND MAPThoughts follow many streams at the Thoughts follow many streams at the

same time, making leaps, following side same time, making leaps, following side lines and returning to mainstream again.lines and returning to mainstream again.

NIMI Test items for All India NIMI Test items for All India Trade Test under NCVT SchemeTrade Test under NCVT Scheme PART – A:PART – A: Short answerShort answer

Multiple choice Multiple choice 70 70 marksmarks

Matching typeMatching type

CalculationCalculation

PART – B:PART – B: Descriptive type Descriptive type 30 30 marksmarks

FORMATIVE TYPE TESTFORMATIVE TYPE TEST

It is conducted at the end ofIt is conducted at the end of Each chapter (or)Each chapter (or) Every week (or)Every week (or) Every month (or)Every month (or) Every term.Every term.

SUMMATIVE TYPE TESTSUMMATIVE TYPE TEST

It is conducted It is conducted At the end of the training At the end of the training

programme.programme. As final test after covering the As final test after covering the

syllabus.syllabus.

OBJECTIVE TYPE TESTOBJECTIVE TYPE TEST

Multiple choice.Multiple choice. Short answer.Short answer. Matching type.Matching type.

SUBJECTIVE TYPE TESTSUBJECTIVE TYPE TEST

Essay type with wide scope is Essay type with wide scope is called subjective type test or called subjective type test or descriptive type test.descriptive type test.

LEVEL - ILEVEL - I

RECALL MEMORYRECALL MEMORY

Identifying parts, naming, listing of Identifying parts, naming, listing of types, types, stating definitions, numbering, recalling stating definitions, numbering, recalling

formula, symbols, etc,.formula, symbols, etc,.

Example:-Example:- Name the part of the drilling machine?Name the part of the drilling machine? Define Ohm’s law?Define Ohm’s law? State the nominal size of a brick.State the nominal size of a brick.

LEVEL - IILEVEL - IITHINKING & REASONING ABILITYTHINKING & REASONING ABILITY

Working principle, functions, operation, Working principle, functions, operation, comparison, differences, advantages, comparison, differences, advantages,

disadvantages, relations, effects, cause, disadvantages, relations, effects, cause, purposes, uses etc,.purposes, uses etc,.

Example:-Example:- State the working principle of Lathe.State the working principle of Lathe. State the use of Insulation tester.State the use of Insulation tester. What is the advantage of reinforcement?What is the advantage of reinforcement?

LEVEL - IIILEVEL - IIITROUBLE SHOOTINGTROUBLE SHOOTING

Fault finding, solution judging, remedies, Fault finding, solution judging, remedies, solving problems, evaluating, analyzing solving problems, evaluating, analyzing

etc,.etc,.

Example:-Example:- What is the fault in CNC machine, if the What is the fault in CNC machine, if the

tool is not moving in y-axis?tool is not moving in y-axis? What remedy can be applied?What remedy can be applied?

SHORT ANSWER (S.A.TYPE)SHORT ANSWER (S.A.TYPE) Short answer items are supply items.Short answer items are supply items. The candidates are expected to The candidates are expected to

supply the answer.supply the answer. It must have only one specific answer.It must have only one specific answer. The answer should not be more than The answer should not be more than

10 words.10 words. Essay type questions can be narrow Essay type questions can be narrow

downed into number of short answer downed into number of short answer questions.questions.

contd. . .contd. . . . .

STRUCTURE OF S.A. TYPESTRUCTURE OF S.A. TYPE Stem consist ofStem consist of

a). Situation descriptiona). Situation descriptionb). Questionb). Questionc). Illustration to support the c). Illustration to support the situation (If required) situation (If required)

Give brief answer.Give brief answer.Answer:Answer: Example -1Example -1a). . . . . . . . . a). . . . . . . . . Example -2Example -2b). . . . . . . . . b). . . . . . . . . Example -3Example -3

S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 1S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 1 Two main protective systems are Two main protective systems are

used in electrical systemused in electrical systemWhat are they?What are they?Give brief answer.Give brief answer.Answer:Answer:a).. . . . . . . . .a).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .

Key:Key:a). a). EarthingEarthingb). b). FuseFuse

S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 2S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 2 All metal parts of electrical system All metal parts of electrical system

should be earthed.should be earthed.Earthing protects …………Earthing protects …………

Give brief answerGive brief answerAnswer:Answer:a) ………….a) ………….

Key:Key:a).a). Human being from electric shock. Human being from electric shock.

S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 3S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 3 A man is ironing his clothes. His hand A man is ironing his clothes. His hand

touches the body of iron and he gets shock.touches the body of iron and he gets shock.a). What is the fault in the iron?a). What is the fault in the iron?b). What is the remedy for this fault?b). What is the remedy for this fault?Give brief answer.Give brief answer.

Answer:Answer:a).. . . . . . . . .a).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .

Key:Key:a). a). Iron is not earthed properly.Iron is not earthed properly.b). b). Iron is to be earthed.Iron is to be earthed.

MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE) Multiple choice item is a selection type.Multiple choice item is a selection type. It consists of a statement or situation It consists of a statement or situation

description called as ‘Stem’.description called as ‘Stem’. Then ‘Question’ is present which is Then ‘Question’ is present which is

followed by 4 choices called as followed by 4 choices called as ‘Alternatives or Options’.‘Alternatives or Options’.

The accepted answer is the ‘key’ and The accepted answer is the ‘key’ and the remaining ones are called the remaining ones are called ‘Distractors’‘Distractors’

Below this, direction is given as ‘Choose Below this, direction is given as ‘Choose the correct or best answer’.the correct or best answer’.

Cond. . .Cond. . .

MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)The first step of quality control The first step of quality control

is the product specification.is the product specification.On who’s opinion is the On who’s opinion is the product specification based?product specification based?

AA Marketing personMarketing personB B Consuming personConsuming personCC Sales personSales personDD Service personService person

Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.AnswerAnswer Key Key

A B C D A B C D

STEM CONSISTS OF INFORMATION & QUESTION.

ANSWER FIELD CONSISTS OF DISTRACTORS & KEY (CORRECT ANSWER)

CRITERIA FOR M.C. TYPE TEST ITEMCRITERIA FOR M.C. TYPE TEST ITEM Stem sets context unambiguously and specifically.Stem sets context unambiguously and specifically. Only the key is a correct response, no distractors vaguely Only the key is a correct response, no distractors vaguely

correct.correct. Key must not be much longer than the distractors.Key must not be much longer than the distractors. Key should not be different in context or wording.Key should not be different in context or wording. ‘‘All the above’, ‘none of the above’ should be avoided.All the above’, ‘none of the above’ should be avoided. Key and distractors must be nearly identical.Key and distractors must be nearly identical. Distractors must be plausible.Distractors must be plausible. No clues in wording like ‘always / never’ etc.No clues in wording like ‘always / never’ etc. If the stem is in the form of a question, it should end with If the stem is in the form of a question, it should end with

question mark (?). The alternatives should start with question mark (?). The alternatives should start with capital letters.capital letters.

If the stem is in the form of an incomplete sentence, the If the stem is in the form of an incomplete sentence, the stem should end with no punctuation. The alternatives stem should end with no punctuation. The alternatives should start with small letter and end with period (.).should start with small letter and end with period (.).

Example – IExample – I Example – 2 Example – 2

EXAMPLE – 1 (Question type) EXAMPLE – 1 (Question type)

In incandescent lamps, coiled coil In incandescent lamps, coiled coil filament is used to give illumination.filament is used to give illumination.Which material is used for filament in this Which material is used for filament in this lamp?lamp?AA EurekaEurekaBB NichromeNichromeCC TungstenTungstenDD Manganin.Manganin.Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.

AnswerAnswer

KeyKeyA B C D

A B C D

EXAMPLE – 2 EXAMPLE – 2 (Incomplete sentence type)(Incomplete sentence type)

If the sun rises to your left, you are If the sun rises to your left, you are facing …..............facing …..............

AA north.north.

BB east.east.

CC south.south.

DD west.west.

Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.

AnswerAnswer

KeyKeyA B C D

A B C D

MATCHING ANSWER TYPEMATCHING ANSWER TYPE It is another variation of multiple choice It is another variation of multiple choice

type.type. In this type also one has to select the In this type also one has to select the

correct answer from the alternatives / correct answer from the alternatives / choices provided.choices provided.

Since there are no distractors, it is much Since there are no distractors, it is much easier than multiple choice type.easier than multiple choice type.

Matching items are useful to test Matching items are useful to test homogeneous element with simple homogeneous element with simple relationship.relationship.

STRUCTURE OF MATCHING TYPESTRUCTURE OF MATCHING TYPEMatch the following features with the type Match the following features with the type

of milling machinesof milling machinesFeatures and operation of milling machinesFeatures and operation of milling machines1. Used for end milling1. Used for end milling2. Table is not adjustable in vertical directions2. Table is not adjustable in vertical directions3. Allow the mass production using templates3. Allow the mass production using templates4. Has a vertical and horizontal main spindloe4. Has a vertical and horizontal main spindloe5. Table can be swiveled5. Table can be swiveledTypes of milling machinesTypes of milling machinesA.A. Bench milling machineBench milling machineB.B. Vertical milling machineVertical milling machineC.C. Universal milling machineUniversal milling machineD.D. Copy milling machine. Copy milling machine. Answer: 1.Answer: 1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4.Key:Key: 1. 1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4.

B A D C

5.

5. C

DIRECTION

PREMISES HEADING

PREMISES SHOULD CONSIST OF LONGER SENTENCE

OPTIONS / RESPONSES HEADING

OPTIONS / RESPONSES SHOULD CONSIST OF THE SHORTER SENTENCES / FIGURES

CRITERIA FOR MATCHING ITEMSCRITERIA FOR MATCHING ITEMS All options belongs to same class or All options belongs to same class or

concepts.concepts. Number of options should be minimum three Number of options should be minimum three

and maximum four.and maximum four. Number of premises should be more than Number of premises should be more than

one number of options.one number of options. Two statements in the premises must match Two statements in the premises must match

with the same option.with the same option. Language used must be simple to Language used must be simple to

understand.understand. Be sure to use only terms which are familiar Be sure to use only terms which are familiar

to the examinees.to the examinees. The content being tested should be work The content being tested should be work

related.related.

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N.BABU, A.T.O