Activity 3.11
Read
Reading 14:	Extracts from Australian emergency manual:  Training management, Chapter 5, paragraphs 5.16 to 5.23.

Note that testing measures trainee response (I prefer the term performance) and that this performance may be written, verbal or oral as specified by training objectives.  Remember that we specify the type of test in the conditions (refer to our example of media releases).

1.	Write a simple written objective test containing no more than five questions.  You will need to refer to our completed training objective hierarchy, ‘City of Launceston flood response’, training objective E3 ‘Allocate Council resources’ and paragraph 4 of the Reading 5. Base your test on the fact that we have determined that one of the areas of knowledge required is Council policy in respect to use of Council resources. 

2.	Post your test on the subject forum. Take some time to have a look at other people’s tests to see how they have approached this task. 

‘Can you see any strengths or weaknesses in the tests posted on the forum? Choose one that has not been commented upon and briefly make constructive comments on the forum regarding its strengths and weaknesses. Remember, you will also be commented upon, so be open minded in your comments and to those provided to you.’

3.	Fill in the following table:

Type of test	Situation in which it would be useful	Advantages	Disadvantages	
Practical				
Written				
Oral				
Multiple Choice				

You may wish to continue working on your assignment by now preparing the test relating to your ???????? Instructional Objectives. See the Assignment guide for further details.