Credentialing programs and test sponsors face increasingly sophisticated cheating and collusion tactics, compromising test security and program integrity. Compromised and exposed test content, proxy test-takers, and disregard for test security rules all negatively impact program reputation, brand equity, and test-taker futures. Most importantly, these actions erode confidence that qualified, credentialed individuals serve the public sector. Comprehensive test security plans can mitigate these outcomes and provide test sponsors with the right tools to protect their intellectual property (IP) and credentialing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional testing organizations can protect their exam content effectively by implementing comprehensive test security measures. Fueled by 360-degree test security plans, advanced technology, and professional expertise, these techniques help mitigate security threats before, during, and after a credentialing assessment has been administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we describe what \u201ccomprehensive test security\u201d is and why it\u2019s important for the professional testing industry. Then, we provide 5 best practices for implementing your own comprehensive test security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comprehensive test security is an approach that considers all the factors that could compromise the security of a test. This holistic approach implements strategies or mechanisms to deter, detect, and prevent cheating tactics. The measures taken help build and fortify security strongholds throughout the entire assessment life cycle<\/a>\u2014from design to delivery and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n