Microcomputer Network for Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)

Abstract

Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) offers the opportunity to replace paper-and-pencil aptitude tests with shorter, more accurate, and more secure computer-administered tests. Its potential advantages needed to be verified by experimental administration of automated tests to military personnel whose subsequent training and job performance could be correlated with their CAT performance. A hardware and software system was developed for experimental administration of computerized aptitude tests to military personnel. A network of microprocessors was used, with each testing station including an Apple III personal computer. Eight such computers shared a 10-million byte Winchester disk containing the data base of items, programs, and examinee records. This report contains the system documentation, and user documentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140256

Entities

People

  • Baldwin Quan
  • Gary Sandahl
  • John H. Wolfe
  • Thomas A. Park

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coding
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Graphics
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Psychological Tests
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Security
  • Tensile Strength
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.