Which other item is listed under 'Test Classifications' besides 'Purpose and administration'?

• A. Norm-referenced
• B. Outcome-based
• C. Prescriptive, formative, summative
• D. Time and duration

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how tests are categorized by how they’re used in the assessment process. The item listed under Test Classifications besides Purpose and administration is the set that describes how the test functions in practice: prescriptive, formative, and summative.

Prescriptive tests specify the actions or standards that must be followed, tying results to concrete requirements. Formative assessments are ongoing checks used to guide learning and improvement, giving feedback during the process. Summative assessments are final evaluations that determine whether competence or certification is achieved at the end of a course or training.

Other options relate to different ideas: norm-referenced refers to how scores are interpreted by comparing them to a norm group, time and duration concern logistics of test administration, and outcome-based describes what results you’re aiming to achieve rather than how the test is classified for use.