PSL (Psychometric Services Ltd) the online testing company, has written a NEW best practice white paper on item banking and randomised tests. The paper is an easy to understand guide to this cutting edge testing methodology.
Item banked tests provide candidates with an almost unique configuration of randomised questions to minimise familiarity with the test and to reduce any temptation to cheat. This makes item banked tests ideal for high volume recruitment campaigns where candidates can complete the test in unsupervised environments.
According to Louisa Tate, the psychologist at PSL who authored the paper:
ìItem banked and randomised tests are only part of the process from both the candidate and recruiter perspective. It is the responsibility of the recruiting organisation to detail an honesty contract between themselves and the candidate, highlighting that he or she may be re-tested at a later stage. When used in this way, online item banked tests provide recruiters with an accurate assessment of the candidateís ability at a fraction of the cost of more traditional testing methodsî.
High volume recruiters are increasingly looking for ways to sift large volumes of candidates more easily and cost-effectively. Online testing fulfils the need to test candidates earlier in the selection process as it permits a wide geographical reach with minimal cost. Item banking minimises the over-exposure of items that inevitably occurs if tests are administered to large numbers of applicants.
PSL launches new best practice white paper
on item banking and randomised tests
