PROMOTING TESTING IN THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Dr. Karen Kalivoda, DirectorYvette Leverett, Associate DirectorUniversity Testing Services, University of Georgia

How many tests did UTS administer in FY 2009-2010?

1. 12,000

2. 15,600

3. 20,500

4. 23,335

Who takes tests through UTS?

1. Students applying to college

2. Current college students

3. Community members

4. All of the above

What is a proctor?

1. A town in Minnesota

2. A medical specialist

3. A person hired to manage and administer exams

4. A theater in upstate New York

Which of these tests is the most labor intensive to administer?

1. Foreign Language Placement Tests

2. Independent and Distance Learning Tests

3. Terry College of Business Admission Test

4. Blood Tests

What does MAT stand for?

1. Man About Town

2. Methods and Techniques

3. Miller Analogies Test

4. Math and Trigonometry

Who takes the Constitution test?

1. Newly elected legislators

2. Students wishing to exempt Political Science 1101

3. Atlanta Journal Constitution Reporters

4. Anyone seeking U.S. citizenship

How much revenue did UTS generate in FY 2009-2010?

1. $216,986

2. $427,562

3. $733,105

4. $1,000,363

Which of these test categories generates the most revenue?

1. Placement tests through orientation

2. Terry College of Business Admission Test

3. Contract-based computerized tests

4. Independent & Distance Learning tests

What does UTS do with the revenue earned through testing?

1. Throws big staff parties

2. Pays for operating expenses and a portion of staff salaries

3. Gives a cut to the NCTA President

4. Buys company cars

How many staff salaries (plus benefits) are covered wholly or partially through sales revenue?

1. None

2. Three

3. Five

4. Eight

Which of the following computerized tests are administered through our contract with Prometric?

1. The CPA Exam

2. The MCAT Exam

3. Certifications for stock brokers, exercise professionals, and locomotive engineers

4. All of the above

Which of the following is not a mandatory process for Prometric?

1. Monitor testing room every 10 minutes

2. Perform pat down of each examinee

3. Scan each candidate examinee with a hand held metal detector

4. Have each examinee pull out pockets to show they are empty

How many computers does UTS have available for student/client testing?

1. 40

2. 16

3. 27

4. 32

What role does UTS play in scoring and evaluation services?

1. All USG schools can utilize UTS services

2. UTS runs the football scoreboard

3. UTS scores classroom exams for UGA faculty

4. Students can request score reports for classroom exams

How does UTS support the Student Affairs mission?

1. Providing excellent customer service to students

2. Supporting students from pre-admission through post-graduation

3. Demonstrating 5 of 8 SALDOs

4. All of the above

Which of the following is not a part of the NCTA mission?

1. Enhance professional testing practices

2. Promote professionalism and quality in test administration

3. Give 20% increase to all test administrator salaries

4. Offer opportunities for professional development