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Exam
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Sample questions and answers
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Select the statement which best describes how an assessor should act in relation to making a judgement of a candidate’s competence based only on the final product or end result.
One correct answer
Competence is about how the result is achieved as well as what result is achieved and therefore a judgement regarding competence should not be made based only on the end result or final product.✓ Correct answer
In order to achieve an acceptable final product or end result a candidate must be competent and therefore the assessor can consider it is an effective test of competency.
The only thing that really matters is the final product or end result so if this is good then an assessor can judge a candidate as being competent.
Providing a candidate can produce the correct end result on at least one occasion the assessor can reasonably judge them to be competent.
Which one of the following statements correctly describes competence in a work activity onboard ship?
One correct answer
Competence in a work activity usually involves a combination of different types of skills.✓ Correct answer
Competence in a work activity usually only involves psychomotor skills.
It is usually possible to assess competence in a work activity using a single method of assessment.
Assessment of any competence relating to onboard work activities will always require testing by visual, written and oral methods.
Which one of the following best describes the main limitation, if any, of using only observational methods when carrying out an assessment of a candidate’s competence?
One correct answer
Direct observation of candidate performance does not necessarily test the associated knowledge and understanding required for competence.✓ Correct answer
Assessment by direct observation is not the best method for assessing psychomotor skills.
Assessment by direct observation cannot be used to assess across the range that the candidate is required to perform a given work activity.
There are no limitations in using only direct observational methods for assessing a candidate’s competence.
In relation to assessment of a candidate by direct observation, which one of the following statements best describes how an assessor should, wherever possible, select a task for the candidate to perform?
One correct answer
The assessor should select a task which would be a normal work activity for the candidate.✓ Correct answer
The assessor should select a task which is a simulation of a normal work activity.
The assessor should select a task which is based on an unusual work activity.
The assessor should select a task which is not based on a normal work activity.
Which one of the given options best describes the relationship between learning objectives or performance criteria and assessments in a competency-based programme of learning?
One correct answer
Assessments should be designed to provide evidence that one or more learning objectives or performance criteria have been met.✓ Correct answer
Learning objectives and performance criteria are only included as guidance for the candidate and do not need to be linked to the assessment.
Learning objectives and performance criteria are simply statements of intent and do not have to be directly assessed.
Learning objectives and performance criteria are only included as reminders to the assessor of what has to be assessed.
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