(B)

The latest reform in testing is the computerized test. Test questions and answer choices are presented on the ___55___ and students can answer with a tap of the keyboard or a click of the mouse. Before the actual test begins, there usually is an instruction showing how to use the computer to ___56___ the questions. Scores are displayed on the screed at the end of the test so that a student has immediate feedback ___57___ having to return several days later for results.

Some computerized tests are “adaptive”. This means that a test question is selected from a large pool of items based on how the test taker has responded to the ___58___ question. The first question presented is of medium difficulty. If the test taker answers ___59___, the next item will be more difficult. If he or she answers incorrectly, the next question will be easier. The computer ___60___ questions by level of difficulty and many other factors such as sex, race and age references, subject area the question is drawn from, and form of question, before presenting it on the screen. In this way, the questions are “adapted ” to find the true skill ___61___ of the test taker.

Among all the conveniences of computerized testing, there are some ___62___. No longer can you have a quick look at the ___63___ test, answer the easy questions first, and come back later to finish the difficult ones. Test items are presented one at a time, and you must choose an answer in order to move on to the next question. Once you have confirmed your answer, you cannot go back to ___64___ it if, later on, you realize that your answer was wrong.
55. A. screen B. paper
C. board D. surface

56. A. put aside B. concentrate on
C. respond to D. apply to

57. A. other than B. rather than
C. regardless of D. as to

58. A. previous B. basic
C. following D. single

59. A. briefly B. smartly
C. correctly D. thoughtfully

60. A. classifies B. answers
C. considers D. recognizes

61. A. standard B. factor
C. pattern D. level

62. A. qualities B. limits
C. services D. features

63. A. formal B. objective
C. final D. entire

64. A. identify B. exchange
C. change D. overlook