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

The Next Step:  For any item that you missed, write a short description of what you will do at your site to include this item as either a required element or suggested test practice. 

For Example:  If the answer to #20 is required, but you don’t use a seating chart, what do you intend to do to rectify the situation?  If the answer to #20 is “good” testing practice, would you consider implementing this practice and if so, how?  Post your responses to the bulletin board.

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This program was developed by the State of Florida Adult Secondary/GED/VPI Committee of the Practitioners' Task Force, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

Disclaimer:  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.