ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 1

Concept Mastery Test

TRUE OR FALSE:

 Write A if both statements are true.

 Write B if the first statement is true and the other false.
 Write C if the second statement is true and the other false.
 Write D. if both statements are False.

D 1. TR consists of the basic, common, and core competencies.

Core competency consists of only one unit of competency.
A 2. Evidence requirements are established using the competency based curriculum.
Evidence requirements are derived from the elements, performance criteria, critical
aspects of competency, underpinning knowledge and skills of the Competency
Standard.
B 3. Assessment methods can also be called evidence gathering methods.
In competency-based-assessment, each of the evidence gathering methods requires
specific evidence gathering tools.
A 4. Evidence guide is one of the parts of the unit of competency used in preparing the
evidence plan.
Evidence plan shows the evidence requirement and the method by which the
evidences will be collected
B 6. TESDA assessment guidelines confirm that benchmarks of assessment are the
competency standards.
Competency assessor’s critical role now lies on how to develop the assessment tool.
C 8. Evidence gathering tools are the actual instruments that the assessor uses to collect
evidence
Evidence gathering tools may also refer to the instructions sheet used during
assessment.
D 10. Observation is inappropriate when activities that occur irregularly, take place over an
extended period of time or are difficult to observe
Observation is inappropriate when activities that require privacy and confidentiality
A 12. Evidence is information that is gathered and matched against a unit of competency to
provide proof of competency
Evidence may either be direct or indirect.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It refers to the application of knowledge, skills, and attitude to perform work activities to the
standard expected in the workplace.
a. evidence c. element
b. competency d. work
2. It refers to the various aspects of competence which involves performing and managing
various tasks at acceptable level and dealing with other responsibilities that a particular job
may require.
a. unit of competency c. dimensions of competency
b. competency standard d. critical aspects of competency
The dimension of competency which involves undertaking a specific workplace tasks.
e. task skills g. contingency management skill
f. task management skill h. job/role environment skills
3. The dimension of competency which involves responding to problems and irregularities at
work.
a. task skills c. contingency management skill
b. task management skill d. job/role environment skills

4. This means that the candidates can do the individual actions as well as the whole task.
a. task skills c. contingency management skill
b. task management skill d. job/role environment skills
5. Which statement is a task skill?
a. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with workplace
requirements.
b. Emergency shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and site procedures.
c. Occupational health and safety procedures are implemented in line with legislative
requirements.
d. None of the Above
6. Which statement is a task management skill?
a. Sources of contamination and cross contamination are identified using enterprise
guidelines.
b. Test results are recorded in line with laboratory operating procedures
c. Following presentation, feedback on product design is obtained from the appropriate
personnel. Any modifications are identified and incorporated into the final design.
d. None of the Above
7. Which statement is a contingency management skill?
a. Staff are trained in emergency management procedures in line with enterprise and
legislative requirements.
b. Relevant safety systems information is accessed, analyzed and used in responding to
an identified hazard.
c. Tools and equipment are selected in accordance with job requirements.
d. None of the Above
8. Which statement is a job / role environment skills?
a. Results of evaluation are used to guide further training, where required.
b. Notification of shift availability, or non attendance for shift, is given without undue delay
and according to store policies and procedures.
c. Pyrotechnics are executed on cue.
d. None of the Above
9. It refers to the process of collecting evidences and making judgment on whether the
competency has been achieved.
a. evidence gathering c. evaluation
b. testing d. assessment
10. To which does the context of assessment refers to:
a. Physical setting, tools and equipment, materials. Purpose of assessment, method of
assessment, support system
b. qualification, recognition of prior learning, recruitment, employee classification
c. demonstration, interview, portfolio assessment
d. resource implication, and assessment method
11. These are used as the basis in judging indirect evidences.
a. rules of evidence c. dimension of competency
b. principles of assessment d. competency standard
 12. Which of the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with assessment activities protect the
rights of the candidate?
a. free consent, transparent reporting and recording, appeal process, confidentiality of
assessment outcomes
b. free consent, transparent recoding and reporting, integrity of the assessor
c. confidentiality of assessment outcomes, free consent, adherence to quality systems
and policies
d. occupational health and safety, adherence to quality system and policy, confidentiality
of assessment outcomes
13. This implies that all evidences gathered supports each other.
a. collaboration of evidences
b. corroboration of evidence
c. coordination of evidence
d. cooperation of assessors and candidate
14. An evidence which is related to current version of competency standard and relevant to the
element and performance criteria is said to be a __________ evidence.
a. valid c. reliable
b. authentic d. truthful
15. Describes the circumstances or context in which the work is to be performed.
a. evidence guide c. range of variables
b. performance criteria d. elements
16. These are Building blocks of a unit of competency and describe in outcome terms the
functions that a person who works in a particular area of work is able to perform
a. evidence guide c. range of variables
b. performance criteria d. elements
17. The purpose of the Evidence Guide is to guide the assessor in the collection of evidence.
a. evidence guide c. range of variables
b. performance criteria d. elements
18. Tells the assessor what evidence is essential for successful performance.
a. resource implications c. underpinning knowledge and
b. critical aspects of competency skills
d. methods of assessment
19. Tells whether an assessment may be conducted at work or in a simulated workplace
environment.
a. resource implications c. underpinning knowledge and
b. context of assessment skills
d. methods of assessment

SHORT ANSWER TEST:

1. Section 2 of the training regulation is the competency standards. Identify and explain the
different parts of the competency standard. Which parts did you use to prepare the evidence
plan?
A: Unit of Competency – statement of a key function or role in a particular job or occupation
Unit Code – are assigned when the training package is endorsed or when new units of
competency are added to an existing endorsed training package.
Unit Descriptor – provides sufficient information to clarify the unit title and the relationship
with other industry units.
Elements – describes the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.
Performance Criteria – describes the required level of performance needed to demonstrate
achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the
evidence guide.
Performance Criteria is used to prepare the evidence plan.
2. What is competency?
A: Competency is the possession and application of the knowledge, skills, and attitude to
perform work activities to the standard expected workplace.
3. Explain the four dimensions of competency.
A: Task Skills – this involves the undertaking a specific workplace task[s].
Task Management Skills – this involves managing a number of different tasks to complete
a whole work activity.
Contingency Management Skills – this involves responding to problems and irregularities
when undertaking a work activity.
Job/Role Environment Skills – this involves dealing with the responsibilities and
expectations of the work environment when undertaking a work activity.
4. When do you say that a person is competent in a specific area of expertise?
A: A person is competent in a specific area of expertise when he/she passed all the evidence
plan in the said expertise.
5. What is assessment?
A: Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgement
6. What is evidence?
A: Evidence is the information gathered which, when matched against the performance
criteria, provides proof of competency.
7. Explain the forms of evidence.
A: Direct evidence is evidence that can be observed and witnessed by the assessor.
Indirect evidence is evidence of the candidate’s work that can be reviewed or examined by
the assessor.
8. Explain the rules of evidence.
A: Valid to ensure evidence is valid, the assessor must be confident that each piece of
evidence collected:
 demonstrates relevant outcomes and performance requirements of the Unit of
Competency
 covers the relevant breadth and depth of the Unit of Competency
 reflects current industry- standards
Current this relates to the age of evidence presented by a candidate to demonstrate that
they are still competent. Each piece of evidence provided must:
 reflect the candidates current knowledge and/or skills in the relevant aspect of work
 establish that the candidate can meet the requirements of the current version of the
relevant Unit/s of Competency and industry standards
Consistent the evidence
 must show that the candidate consistently meets the standards under workplace
conditions rather than showing a one – off demonstration of the standards.
 Incorporate multiple items of evidence
Authentic this relates to ensuring that each piece of evidence is from the candidate and not
another person – that the assessor is confident that it is the candidates own work.
Recent this relates to the age of evidence in relationship to current version of the relevant
unit of competency.
Sufficient this relates to the quality and quantity of evidence assessed. It requires collection
of enough appropriate evidence to ensure that all aspects of competency have been
satisfied.
9. How do you ensure that the evidences you gather in an assessment process follows the six
rules of evidence?
A: I can ensure that the evidence I gather in the assessment process follows the 6 rules of
evidence by making sure that each piece of evidence is valid, current and authentic. The
evidence must be overall sufficient. Lastly, I must observe first hand that the candidate can
perform the competency consistently.
10. What are the methods of assessment? State the corresponding assessment tool for each
method.
A: Direct Observation
Tool: Observation Checklist
Questioning
Tool: Written Questions
Demonstration
Tool: Demonstration Checklist
Portfolio
Tool: Portfolio Assessment Checklist
Third Party
Tool: This evidence can be an essential part of the assessment process.
- Get a certification from the workplace supervisor
- Call the workplace supervisor

11. For all the methods you stated in number 10, state when these methods are most appropriate
to use.
A: Direct Observation is appropriate when observing performance in both real-work situations
or in simulated environments where candidates are able to demonstrate skills, application
of workplace procedures, including OH & S.
Questioning is appropriate for:
 Times when observation cannot be used
 Verifying observations
 Underpinning knowledge
 Dimensions of competency
Demonstration is appropriate for observing if the candidate knows what he/she is doing.
Portfolio
Third Party is appropriate for double checking the evidence submitted by the candidate.
12. Who are involved in an assessment process?
A: Candidate/s
Assessor/s
Team leaders/managers/supervisor
Technical experts
Training and Assessment Coordinators
TESDA personnel
Assessment Center Management
13. What are the roles of each person involved in the assessment process?
A: Candidate/s – to take the assessment
Assessor/s – responsible for conducting the assessment
Team leaders/managers/supervisor –
Technical experts –
Training and Assessment Coordinators –
TESDA personnel –
Assessment Center Management –
14. Try to recall when you were assessed in your area of expertise, enumerate the steps followed
by your assessor.
A:
15. When you will become an assessor describe how you will perform the following
 Prepare the candidate for assessment
o Introduce myself, tesda representative and the ac manager
o Instruct the candidates to sign the Attendance sheet, check Attendance and identity of
the candidates and collect admission slips
o Conduct orientation to candidates
  Gather evidence as basis for decision
 Make assessment decisions
 Record assessment results
 Provide feedback

16. How do you ensure confidentiality of the assessment process?

17. You are assigned to be an assessor in your area of expertise. Since this is your first time to be
an assessor you find it necessary to write everything that you will say and do. Write your script
now. You may use your answers in number 15 as your guide.
18. What you wrote in number 17 are your activities on the day of the assessment. Are there
activities that you should do before the assessment day?
19. Should an accident happen during the assessment what will you do?
20. What is reasonable adjustment in an assessment process?
21. Explain legal and ethical responsibilities related to the assessment process
22. What can you do as an assessor if the candidate cannot understand the language used in the
assessment instrument?
23. If accident happens during the assessment what will you do as the assessor?

24. How do you ensure that the evidence you gather in an assessment activity are sufficient?

25. When a candidate commits a mistake what do you do as an assessor