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Table 9 Items corresponding to the administration conditions of the test factor

From: Designing and validating a scale for evaluating the sources of unreliability of a high-stakes test

Item

 

Mean

SD

37

The time limit for answering different sections was not appropriate, that is, the time was either too long or too short

3.55

1.15

35

The time of the exam was not appropriate

3.13

1.24

42

The test-takers’ request for information was not responded to appropriately

3.08

1.04

38

The instructions on how to answer each section was not to the point and useful

2.99

1.07

41

The exam location was not well-equipped

2.87

1.18

40

The instructions were delivered too fast

2.85

.98

33

The air conditioner did not work appropriately where I took the exam

2.84

1.25

32

It was too cold/hot where I took the exam

2.68

1.23

34

It was too small/crowded where I took the exam

2.67

1.24

39

The instructions on how to fill the answer sheet was not to the point and useful

2.63

1.09

36

The exam did not start on time

2.62

1.32

30

Test-takers could easily cheat and they did

2.47

1.18

31

It was noisy where I took the exam

2.41

1.19