In a mastery test, when does the examinee pass?
AWhen the score exceeds the cutscore
BWhen the score matches the class average
CWhen the pupil finishes first
DWhen the pupil is the oldest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. When the score exceeds the cutscore
1. Many criterion-referenced tests are mastery tests with a cutscore.
2. The examinee passes if the score exceeds the cutscore.
3. Class average and speed are not the rule.
_Source: Wikipedia, Criterion-referenced test, Definition of criterion_
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