ML12159A244

Oyster Creek - NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Exam (Written) (Folder 2)

ML12159A244
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	06/01/2012
From:	D'Antonio J M Operations Branch I
To:	Exelon Nuclear
Jackson D E
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Written Examination Review Worksheet

-OC SRO Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Q# LOK (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #/ Back-Q= SRO BfM/N UlE/S Focus Dis!. Link units ward KIA 1 3 S 2 3 S 3 2 S 4 ,... S Rather than ask number, ask purpose of number? -ok I 5 H E Are all recirc loops in service? 6 3 S 7 H 2 X Stem points to plant control. What is ABN30 def? give condition to interpret instead. Or just remove third bullet. -fixed 8 2 S

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

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 The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in

• *

• 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 8. LOD (1-5) Pa Explanation 4 2 Distractor reasons seem forced -plastic strain on clad? -OK Make distractor actions proactive ....... -

2 3 2 "A" not plausible fixed. 2 3

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

4. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 5. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) uf each question using a 1 5 (easy -difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable).

6. 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 The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (Mjodified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (Ujnsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

ES*401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES*401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 17 H 2 x U Stem don't say "position unknown", say no ind on rod b-sdm assume most reactive & non-ind rod full out c-sdm assume most react full out, non-ind at last known position d-6 vo rods, no need to finagle that no. -fixed 18 H 2 S 19 F 2 S 20 H 3 S 21 H 3 S .. .......22 F 2 S 23 F 2 S 24 H 3 S 25 F 1 x U k/a mm. k/a wants limit, you give limit.. Ask limit and who authorizes.

Instructions

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Written Examination Review Worksheet

-OC RO Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Q# LOK (1-5) Stem Cues TtF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA 1 3 S 2 2 S 3 2 S 4 2 S 5 3 S 6 2 S 7 3 S 8 3 E Clarify steady state, not transient

-fixed

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

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

9. 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

• The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners.

phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in

• 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

5. Check guestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

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Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES*401*9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Q# LOK (1-5) Stem Cues TlF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N U/E/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA 9 3 S 10 3 S 11 3 S 12 2 E Yeslno -can Ie be locally init? Sources? 13 2 X U Ask disch rate or avail time to carry loads -replaced 14 3 S 15 2 S 16 3 S I 1

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

10. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 11. 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 The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless

• The stem or dislraclors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

• The distractors are 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 The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

• 5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance wlth the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Focus Dis!. 17 H 2 18 H 2 19 H 3 20 H 3 X 21 F 2 22 F 2 23 F 1 24 F 3 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Partial Job-Link Minutia #1 units ward Q= KIA SRO Only B/M/N U/E/S S S S S C is also correct? no S S proc def requires pos rate -OK U Non discriminatory

-replaced S Instructions

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

13. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 14. 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). 15. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (1-5) Stem Cues TtF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N U/E/S Focus Dis!. Link units ward KIA 25 2 S Verify C not correct -OK 26 F 3 S 27 F 3 S 28 F 3 S 29 H 3 S 30 H 2 S 31 H 3 S 32 F 2 S

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

16. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 17. 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).

• 18. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated truelfalse

• The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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

• The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer'S jUdgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement.

or (S)atisfactory?

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

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) 8tem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #/ Back-Q= 8RO B/M/N U/E/8 Explanation Focus Dis!. Link units ward KIA Only 33 H 2 8 34 H 3 8 35 F 2 8 36 F 2 8 37 H 3 8 38 H 2 8 39 H 2 8 40 H 2 8

[Refer to 8ection 0 of E8-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

19. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 20. 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).

• 21. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in

• 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

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of E8-401 8ection D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (8)atisfactory?

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

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ES*401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES*401*9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (FfH) (1-5) Stem Cues TfF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #f Back-Q= SRO B/M/N utEtS Explanation Focus Dis!. Link units ward KIA Only 41 H 2 E fix explanation, apparent 2 correct as is 42 F 2 S 43 H 2 S 44 H 2 S ----------

...... 45 F 2 S 46 F 2 S 47 F 3 E Ensure only one correct answer 48 H 2 E Upgrade lod -fixed

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

22. Enter the level of knowiedge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 23. 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).

• 24. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, * *

• The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but. as written. is not operational in

• 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g .* panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditolial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N U/E/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA 49 3 S 50 2 S 51 3 E B implausible

-fixed c___ ___

52 2 S ____ c __53 2 S 54 2 S 55 2 S 56 2 S

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

25. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 26. 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).

• 27. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless

• The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data wlth an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance wlth the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer'S judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement.

or (S)atisfactory?

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

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Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES*401*9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA 57 2 S 58 2 S 59 2 S 60 2 S 61 3 S 62 3 E Need sgts in B & C -fixed 63 3 S 64 3 S

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

28. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 29. 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).

30. 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 The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated trueifalse The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions thai are not contradicted by * * *

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the Job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment.

is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

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

Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Q# LOK (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA 65 3 S 66 2 S 67 2 S 68 2 S 69 3 S 70 2 S 71 3 S 72 3 S

{Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

31. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 32. 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).

• 33. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent. more information is needed, or too much needless The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false

• The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid KiA but, as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in

• The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer'S judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)aUsfactory?

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

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Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401*9 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. Q# LOK (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO BIMIN UlEtS Focus Dist. Link units ward KiA 73 2 S 74 2 S -----.... 75 2 S

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following

34. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level. 35. 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).

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

• The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is One or more distraclors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by *

• 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le .* the question has a valid KIA but. as written, is not operational in 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 The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in

• The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are deSignated SRO-only (KiA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer'S jUdgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (Sjatisfactory?

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