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NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Exam (Written & Operating Tests) (Folder 2)
	ML070120468
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom, Salem
Issue date:	10/02/2006
From:	D'Antonio J; Operations Branch I
To:	; Public Service Enterprise Group
	Sykes, Marvin D.
References
	50-272/06-301, 50-311/06-301, ES-401, ES-401-9 50-272/06-301, 50-311/06-301
	Download: ML070120468 (13)
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ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 Q#

1.

2.

3. Psychometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws

5. Other

6.

7.

LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia

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Back-Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.

Link units ward K/A Only I

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x x

E unclear meaning -fixed h

2 x

s 3

f 2

x s

f 2

x s,

3 f

2 x

s h

2 x

s 7

h 2

X x

U a,b too similar - fixed 3

h 2

x s

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Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

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2.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

x s

3.

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not re uired to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent wjh question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5.

Check auestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desianated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

17.

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

Written Fxamlnatlon Review Worksheet Form FS -

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5. Other

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7.

Q= SRO u/us Explanation WA Only x

s x

u x

U c,d implausible "low level, fill it up" - too simpleminded Ix IU I LOD 1, "a" imDlausible Ix Is I

Ix Is I

Ix IE I

clarify "a" Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elici! the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The question is not linked to the job requirements @e., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

Check questions that are samoled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desianated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

7.

At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (ens., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

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5. Other

6.

Q= SRO u/E/s WA Only x

s x

E

1.

2.

3. Psychometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws (F/H)

(1-5)

Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia

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Back-Focus Dist.

Link units ward 2#

LOK LOD

7.

Explanation Rework distractors x

U x

s x

s Ix lU Reauires in deoth rxocedure memorization Fair? Requires in depth procedure memorization x

s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collectjon of unre!ated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are IS not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic !eve1 of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

7.

Check suestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desiclnated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

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5. Other

6.

Q= SRO WA Only S

S S

S E

7.

Explanation reword d E

clarify isolations I

S Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix 6 for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

2.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

3.

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

The questjon contains data with an unrealistic !eve1 of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5.

f.

Check auestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desiqnated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or raplacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

7.

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g.; unclear intenf, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that IS too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

Check auestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desinnated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

7.

At a minimum, explain any " U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

et Form FS -

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1.

2.

3. Psychometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws

5. Other

6.

7.

Q#

LOK LOD.

Explanation (FH)

(1-5)

Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia Back-Q= SRO Focus Dist.

Link units ward WA Only 19 f

2 S

?O h

2 S

21 h

2 E

modify stem wording 22 h

2 S

23 h

2 E

typoind 24 f

2 S

?5 h

2 S

26 h

2 S

17 h

2 X

U KA mismatch

~

Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single.implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic !eve1 of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

7.

Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desiqnated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

set Form FS -

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[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information)

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The questjon is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic !@vel of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

Check questions that are SamDled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desinnated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

I 7.

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

orrn FS -

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1.

2.

3. Psychometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws

5. Other

6.

7.

Q#

LOK LOD (F/H)

(1-5)

Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia Back-Q= SRO u/ws Explanation Focus Dist.

Link units ward WA Only 37 h

2 S

3 8 h 2

S 39 f

2 S

$0 f 2

S 3.1 f

2 S

3.2 f

2 S

$3 f

2 S

$4 f

2 S

$5 h

2 S

Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

7.

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

3.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated trudfalse statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid WA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

5.

f.

Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved WA and those that are desianated SRO-only (WA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

7.

At a minimum, explain any U ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

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