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Security Items
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1. It is the responsibility
of the Florida GED Administrator to hold an annual conference or workshop
that includes a session on test security.
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2. The examiner, alternates
and proctors should discuss a plan for emergencies before each test administration.
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3. The state GED Administrator
assists with the transfer of materials when opening or relocating a test
center.
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4. The Chief Examiner must
acquaint GED teachers with misconceptions and practices that damage test
security.
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5. There should be three
(3) feet of space surrounding each GED candidate during test administration.
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6. Secure storage cannot
be located in the institution’s main office area.
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7. Examiners should make
page-by-page inspection of all test booklets when collecting them from
candidates.
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8. If it is likely that
test materials have been stolen, the theft must be reported to the police
immediately.
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9. Examiners must inform
candidates that sharing information about the test is grounds for invalidation
of test scores.
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10. The Florida GED Administrator,
or his/her representative, must make periodic site visits to all GED Test
Centers.
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11. A state may have its
own policies involving test compromise or loss, in addition to those of
the GED Testing Service.
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12. The GED candidate should
present an ID with a signature so that it can be checked carefully against
the signature on the registration form.
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13. Alternative arrangements
must
be made for testing candidates where a test loss has occurred.
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14. The examiner may complete,
or have the candidate complete, the demographic data before the test administration.
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15. Pens should be collected
at the end of the Writing Test to minimize marking in ink on the multiple-choice
portion of the answer sheet.
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16. The examiner may not
receive visitors or phone calls during the test administration.
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17. All test sites must
have an alternate examiner.
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18. Secure storage should
be available for all candidates’ belongings.
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19. The examiner must read
Sections 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6 before each test administration.
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20. The examiner should
use a seating chart.
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