This document discusses testing and evaluation in training. It describes the purpose of testing as assessing progress towards goals and comparing performance. Different types of tests are described, including formative and summative, objective and subjective. Various test items like multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions are also outlined. The document also discusses levels of complexity in test questions and provides examples of questions at different levels.

1. TESTINGTESTING
ANDAND
EVALUATIONEVALUATION

2.  Test is a measuring device for
assessing the achievement of the
objectives in a training system.
 It is a set of questions for which
there is an accepted set of correct
answers.
 The characteristics of test may be
knowledge, ability, attitude,
intelligence etc,.
TESTTEST

3. PURPOSE OF TESTPURPOSE OF TEST
 To assess the progress towards the goal orTo assess the progress towards the goal or
objectives or the training.objectives or the training.
 To compare the performance of a traineeTo compare the performance of a trainee
with the standard group.with the standard group.
 To improve trainee’s self understandingTo improve trainee’s self understanding
and motivation.and motivation.
 To diagnose the weakness of the traineesTo diagnose the weakness of the trainees
in certain area.in certain area.
 To promote grade or rate of the trainees.To promote grade or rate of the trainees.
 To assess the standard of instruction orTo assess the standard of instruction or
curriculum.curriculum.

4. TYPES OF TESTSTYPES OF TESTS
 Formative type testFormative type test
 Summative type testSummative type test
 Objective type testObjective type test
 Subjective type testSubjective type test

5. TYPES OF WRITTEN TEST ITEMSTYPES OF WRITTEN TEST ITEMS
Written test itemsWritten test items
Selection itemsSelection items Supply itemsSupply items
Multiple choice
questions
Matching
questions
Short
answer
questions
Calculation
questions
Essay
questions

6. LEVEL OF COMPLEXITYLEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
 Level ILevel I : Facts of knowledge: Facts of knowledge
(Recall memory)(Recall memory)
 Level IILevel II : Functional understanding: Functional understanding
(Thinking and reasoning(Thinking and reasoning
ability)ability)
 Level IIILevel III : Problem solving: Problem solving
(Trouble shooting)(Trouble shooting)

7. MIND MAPMIND MAP
Thoughts follow many streams at theThoughts follow many streams at the
same time, making leaps, following sidesame time, making leaps, following side
lines and returning to mainstream again.lines and returning to mainstream again.

8. NIMI Test items for All IndiaNIMI Test items for All India
Trade Test under NCVT SchemeTrade Test under NCVT Scheme
 PART – A:PART – A: Short answerShort answer
Multiple choiceMultiple choice 70 marks70 marks
Matching typeMatching type
CalculationCalculation
 PART – B:PART – B: Descriptive typeDescriptive type 30 marks30 marks

9. FORMATIVE TYPE TESTFORMATIVE TYPE TEST
It is conducted at the end ofIt is conducted at the end of
 Each chapter (or)Each chapter (or)
 Every week (or)Every week (or)
 Every month (or)Every month (or)
 Every term.Every term.

10. SUMMATIVE TYPE TESTSUMMATIVE TYPE TEST
It is conductedIt is conducted
 At the end of the trainingAt the end of the training
programme.programme.
 As final test after covering theAs final test after covering the
syllabus.syllabus.

11. OBJECTIVE TYPE TESTOBJECTIVE TYPE TEST
 Multiple choice.Multiple choice.
 Short answer.Short answer.
 Matching type.Matching type.

12. SUBJECTIVE TYPE TESTSUBJECTIVE TYPE TEST
Essay type with wide scope isEssay type with wide scope is
called subjective type test orcalled subjective type test or
descriptive type test.descriptive type test.

13. LEVEL - ILEVEL - I
RECALL MEMORYRECALL MEMORY
Identifying parts, naming, listing ofIdentifying parts, naming, listing of types,types,
stating definitions, numbering, recallingstating definitions, numbering, recalling
formula, symbols, etc,.formula, symbols, etc,.
Example:-Example:-
 Name the part of the drilling machine?Name the part of the drilling machine?
 Define Ohm’s law?Define Ohm’s law?
 State the nominal size of a brick.State the nominal size of a brick.

14. LEVEL - IILEVEL - II
THINKING & REASONING ABILITYTHINKING & REASONING ABILITY
Working principle, functions, operation,Working principle, functions, operation,
comparison, differences, advantages,comparison, differences, advantages,
disadvantages, relations, effects, cause,disadvantages, relations, effects, cause,
purposes, uses etc,.purposes, uses etc,.
Example:-Example:-
 State the working principle of Lathe.State the working principle of Lathe.
 State the use of Insulation tester.State the use of Insulation tester.
 What is the advantage of reinforcement?What is the advantage of reinforcement?

15. LEVEL - IIILEVEL - III
TROUBLE SHOOTINGTROUBLE SHOOTING
Fault finding, solution judging, remedies,Fault finding, solution judging, remedies,
solving problems, evaluating, analyzingsolving problems, evaluating, analyzing
etc,.etc,.
Example:-Example:-
 What is the fault in CNC machine, if theWhat is the fault in CNC machine, if the
tool is not moving in y-axis?tool is not moving in y-axis?
 What remedy can be applied?What remedy can be applied?

16. SHORT ANSWER (S.A.TYPE)SHORT ANSWER (S.A.TYPE)
 Short answer items are supply items.Short answer items are supply items.
 The candidates are expected toThe candidates are expected to
supply the answer.supply the answer.
 It must have only one specificIt must have only one specific
answer.answer.
 The answer should not be more thanThe answer should not be more than
10 words.10 words.
 Essay type questions can be narrowEssay type questions can be narrow
downed into number of short answerdowned into number of short answer
questions.questions.
contd. . .contd. . . ..

17. STRUCTURE OF S.A. TYPESTRUCTURE OF S.A. TYPE
 Stem consist ofStem consist of
a). Situation descriptiona). Situation description
b). Questionb). Question
c). Illustration to support thec). Illustration to support the
situation (If required)situation (If required)
 Give brief answer.Give brief answer.
Answer:Answer: Example -1Example -1
a). . . . . . . . .a). . . . . . . . . Example -2Example -2
b). . . . . . . . .b). . . . . . . . . Example -3Example -3

18. S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 1S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 1
 Two main protective systems areTwo main protective systems are
used in electrical systemused in electrical system
What are they?What are they?
Give brief answer.Give brief answer.
Answer:Answer:
a).. . . . . . . . .a).. . . . . . . . .
b).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .
 Key:Key:
a).a). EarthingEarthing
b).b). FuseFuse

19. S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 2S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 2
 All metal parts of electrical systemAll metal parts of electrical system
should be earthed.should be earthed.
Earthing protects …………Earthing protects …………
Give brief answerGive brief answer
Answer:Answer:
a) ………….a) ………….
 Key:Key:
a).a). Human being from electric shock.Human being from electric shock.

20. S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 3S.A.TYPE : EXAMPLE - 3
 A man is ironing his clothes. His handA man is ironing his clothes. His hand
touches the body of iron and he gets shock.touches the body of iron and he gets shock.
a). What is the fault in the iron?a). What is the fault in the iron?
b). What is the remedy for this fault?b). What is the remedy for this fault?
Give brief answer.Give brief answer.
Answer:Answer:
a).. . . . . . . . .a).. . . . . . . . .
b).. . . . . . . . .b).. . . . . . . . .
 Key:Key:
a).a). Iron is not earthed properly.Iron is not earthed properly.
b).b). Iron is to be earthed.Iron is to be earthed.

21. MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)
 Multiple choice item is a selection type.Multiple choice item is a selection type.
 It consists of a statement or situationIt consists of a statement or situation
description called as ‘Stem’.description called as ‘Stem’.
 Then ‘Question’ is present which isThen ‘Question’ is present which is
followed by 4 choices called asfollowed by 4 choices called as
‘Alternatives or Options’.‘Alternatives or Options’.
 The accepted answer is the ‘key’ andThe accepted answer is the ‘key’ and
the remaining ones are calledthe remaining ones are called
‘Distractors’‘Distractors’
 Below this, direction is given as ‘ChooseBelow this, direction is given as ‘Choose
the correct or best answer’.the correct or best answer’.
Cond. . .Cond. . .

22. MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)MULTIPLE CHOICE (M.C.TYPE)
The first step of quality controlThe first step of quality control
is the product specification.is the product specification.
On who’s opinion is theOn who’s opinion is the
product specification based?product specification based?
AA Marketing personMarketing person
BB Consuming personConsuming person
CC Sales personSales person
DD Service personService person
Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.
AnswerAnswer KeyKey
A B C D A B C D
STEM CONSISTS
OF INFORMATION
& QUESTION.
ANSWER FIELD
CONSISTS OF
DISTRACTORS &
KEY (CORRECT
ANSWER)

23. CRITERIA FOR M.C. TYPE TEST ITEMCRITERIA FOR M.C. TYPE TEST ITEM
 Stem sets context unambiguously and specifically.Stem sets context unambiguously and specifically.
 Only the key is a correct response, no distractors vaguelyOnly the key is a correct response, no distractors vaguely
correct.correct.
 Key must not be much longer than the distractors.Key must not be much longer than the distractors.
 Key should not be different in context or wording.Key should not be different in context or wording.
 ‘‘All the above’, ‘none of the above’ should be avoided.All the above’, ‘none of the above’ should be avoided.
 Key and distractors must be nearly identical.Key and distractors must be nearly identical.
 Distractors must be plausible.Distractors must be plausible.
 No clues in wording like ‘always / never’ etc.No clues in wording like ‘always / never’ etc.
 If the stem is in the form of a question, it should end withIf the stem is in the form of a question, it should end with
question mark (?). The alternatives should start withquestion mark (?). The alternatives should start with
capital letters.capital letters.
 If the stem is in the form of an incomplete sentence, theIf the stem is in the form of an incomplete sentence, the
stem should end with no punctuation. The alternativesstem should end with no punctuation. The alternatives
should start with small letter and end with period (.).should start with small letter and end with period (.).
Example – IExample – I Example – 2Example – 2

24. EXAMPLE – 1 (Question type)EXAMPLE – 1 (Question type)
In incandescent lamps, coiled coilIn incandescent lamps, coiled coil
filament is used to give illumination.filament is used to give illumination.
Which material is used for filament in thisWhich material is used for filament in this
lamp?lamp?
AA EurekaEureka
BB NichromeNichrome
CC TungstenTungsten
DD Manganin.Manganin.
Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.
AnswerAnswer
KeyKey
A B C D
A B C D

25. EXAMPLE – 2EXAMPLE – 2
(Incomplete sentence type)(Incomplete sentence type)
If the sun rises to your left, you areIf the sun rises to your left, you are
facing …..............facing …..............
AA north.north.
BB east.east.
CC south.south.
DD west.west.
Choose the correct answer.Choose the correct answer.
AnswerAnswer
KeyKey
A B C D
A B C D

26. MATCHING ANSWER TYPEMATCHING ANSWER TYPE
 It is another variation of multiple choiceIt is another variation of multiple choice
type.type.
 In this type also one has to select theIn this type also one has to select the
correct answer from the alternatives /correct answer from the alternatives /
choices provided.choices provided.
 Since there are no distractors, it is muchSince there are no distractors, it is much
easier than multiple choice type.easier than multiple choice type.
 Matching items are useful to testMatching items are useful to test
homogeneous element with simplehomogeneous element with simple
relationship.relationship.

27. STRUCTURE OF MATCHING TYPESTRUCTURE OF MATCHING TYPE
Match the following features with the typeMatch the following features with the type
of milling machinesof milling machines
Features and operation of milling machinesFeatures and operation of milling machines
1. Used for end milling1. Used for end milling
2. Table is not adjustable in vertical directions2. Table is not adjustable in vertical directions
3. Allow the mass production using templates3. Allow the mass production using templates
4. Has a vertical and horizontal main spindloe4. Has a vertical and horizontal main spindloe
5. Table can be swiveled5. Table can be swiveled
Types of milling machinesTypes of milling machines
A.A. Bench milling machineBench milling machine
B.B. Vertical milling machineVertical milling machine
C.C. Universal milling machineUniversal milling machine
D.D. Copy milling machine.Copy milling machine.
Answer: 1.Answer: 1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4.
Key:Key: 1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4.B A D C
5.
5. C
DIRECTION
PREMISES
HEADING
PREMISES
SHOULD
CONSIST OF
LONGER
SENTENCE
OPTIONS / RESPONSES
HEADING
OPTIONS / RESPONSES SHOULD
CONSIST OF THE SHORTER
SENTENCES / FIGURES

28. CRITERIA FOR MATCHING ITEMSCRITERIA FOR MATCHING ITEMS
 All options belongs to same class orAll options belongs to same class or
concepts.concepts.
 Number of options should be minimumNumber of options should be minimum
three and maximum four.three and maximum four.
 Number of premises should be more thanNumber of premises should be more than
one number of options.one number of options.
 Two statements in the premises must matchTwo statements in the premises must match
with the same option.with the same option.
 Language used must be simple toLanguage used must be simple to
understand.understand.
 Be sure to use only terms which are familiarBe sure to use only terms which are familiar
to the examinees.to the examinees.
 The content being tested should be workThe content being tested should be work
related.related.

29. PRESENTED
By
N.BABU, A.T.O