Pedagogy MCQS for SST TGT FGEI (Free PDF)

All of the following are types of validity EXCEPT: This question is an example of

A. Multiple choice with single correct answer

B. Negative multiple choice

C. Complex multiple choice

D. Matching item

Correct answer is: B. Negative multiple choice

In the annual examination system, the main drawback is

A. Frequent assessment

B. Low retention and cramming

C. Use of modern techniques

D. Continuous feedback

Correct answer is: B. Low retention and cramming

The extent to which test items represent the entire domain of a subject is called

A. Criterion validity

B. Construct validity

C. Content validity

D. Face validity

Correct answer is: C. Content validity

Which item type is most effective for measuring higher-order thinking like analysis and synthesis

A. True/False

B. Multiple choice

C. Essay

D. Matching

Correct answer is: C. Essay

A test that classifies students into categories (e.g., Pass/Fail) is

A. Criterion-referenced

B. Norm-referenced

C. Ipsative

D. Diagnostic

Correct answer is: A. Criterion-referenced

A major disadvantage of essay tests is

A. Low content validity

B. Guessing

C. Scoring subjectivity

D. Difficulty in administration

Correct answer is: C. Scoring subjectivity

Which examination system compares a student’s performance with that of peers

A. Criterion-referenced

B. Norm-referenced

C. Mastery learning

D. Competency-based

Correct answer is: B. Norm-referenced

In a multiple-choice item, the incorrect options are called

A. Keys

B. Distractors

C. Foils

D. Both b and c

Correct answer is: D. Both b and c

The table that ensures proportionate representation of content and objectives in a test is called

A. Blueprint

B. Rubric

C. Key

D. Schedule

Correct answer is: A. Blueprint

To discourage guessing, which scoring method is used

A. Number right

B. Formula scoring (e.g., R – W/3)

C. Holistic scoring

D. Percentage scoring

Correct answer is: B. Formula scoring (e.g., R – W/3)

A scoring guide that describes levels of performance for an assignment is a

A. Grade book

B. Rubric

C. Marking scheme

D. Checklist

Correct answer is: B. Rubric

The difficulty index of an item can range from

A. -1 to +1

B. 0 to 1

C. 0 to 100

D. 1 to 10

Correct answer is: B. 0 to 1

Assessment conducted during the learning process to improve teaching and learning is

A. Summative

B. Diagnostic

C. Formative

D. Placement

Correct answer is: C. Formative

An ideal difficulty index for a norm-referenced test is around

A. 0.2

B. 0.5

C. 0.8

D. 1

Correct answer is: B. 0.5

End-of-term or final examinations are examples of

A. Formative assessment

B. Diagnostic assessment

C. Summative assessment

D. Continuous assessment

Correct answer is: C. Summative assessment

The discrimination index of an item shows

A. How difficult the item is

B. How well the item differentiates high and low achievers

C. The validity of the test

D. The reliability coefficient

Correct answer is: B. How well the item differentiates high and low achievers

Which assessment identifies learning difficulties before instruction begins

A. Formative

B. Summative

C. Diagnostic

D. Placement

Correct answer is: C. Diagnostic

A negative discrimination index means

A. The item is too easy

B. More low achievers answered correctly than high achievers

C. The item is perfect

D. The item should be kept as is

Correct answer is: B. More low achievers answered correctly than high achievers

Assigning students to a specific course based on an entry test is

A. Formative assessment

B. Placement assessment

C. Summative assessment

D. Criterion assessment

Correct answer is: B. Placement assessment

The most appropriate item format for a large-scale, objective examination is

A. Essay

B. Short answer

C. Multiple choice

D. Practical exam

Correct answer is: C. Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formative assessment

A. Continuous process

B. Feedback-oriented

C. High stakes

D. Low stakes

Correct answer is: C. High stakes

Converting raw scores into percentages, letter grades, or GPA is called

A. Assessment

B. Grading

C. Testing

D. Ranking

Correct answer is: B. Grading

Portfolios, projects, and presentations are examples of

A. Traditional assessment

B. Alternative assessment

C. Norm-referenced assessment

D. Objective testing

Correct answer is: B. Alternative assessment

Relative grading is based on

A. Fixed performance standards

B. Comparison with group performance

C. Individual learning goals

D. Competency checklists

Correct answer is: B. Comparison with group performance

Which system runs parallel in Pakistan?

A. Madrassa system

B. Public system

C. Private system

D. All of these

Correct answer is: D. All of these