A client’s score in the Raven’s Progressive Matrices (SPM) placed him in the 30th percentile of the norming sample. His parents insist this means he has an “average IQ.” As the psychometrician, what is the most accurate response?

During test administration of the Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP), a Grade 9 student suddenly refused to continue and said, “Ayoko na, baka magamit laban sa akin ‘to.” According to the Code of Ethics, what should you do FIRST?

You are tasked to validate a new locally developed stress scale for healthcare workers. To determine whether its items adequately represent the stress construct, what validity evidence should be prioritized?

A 24-year-old client was administered the 16PF and scored very high on Factor C (Emotional Stability) but very low on Factor Q4 (Tension). Which is the BEST interpretation?

While scoring a PACT, you noticed the examinee’s answer sheet has erasures that affected the raw score tabulation. What is the MOST ethical next step?

In a validation study of a Filipino-developed depression scale, the correlation between test scores and a gold-standard clinical interview was r = 0.10. Based on psychometric principles, what does this suggest?

A school counselor asks you to recommend a test for identifying students with specific learning disabilities. Which would be the MOST appropriate among Annex B tests?

You are reviewing a case report where the psychologist interpreted MMPI-2 results without noting that the F scale was extremely elevated. From a psychometric principle standpoint, what is the problem here?

A client from an indigenous community expresses concern that the WAIS-IV items are not culturally fair. Which is the MOST appropriate response?

A psychometrician in training is asked by a teacher to photocopy an original test booklet of the PPP (Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino) to save costs. What is the MOST ethical action?

A researcher develops a new Filipino resilience scale and runs factor analysis. The items cluster into three interpretable factors with strong loadings. What type of validity evidence does this support most strongly?

During administration of the Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino (PPP), the examinee asks, “Pwede ko bang malaman agad score ko?” What should you do according to ethical standards?

In a study comparing job performance ratings and scores on a cognitive ability test, a correlation of r = 0.40 was found. How should this be interpreted?

A psychometrician is asked to administer the Bender-Gestalt Test for suspected brain injury, but they have no training in neuropsychological assessment. What is the MOST ethical step?

A client scored 1.5 SD below the mean on the WAIS-IV Working Memory Index. Which classification is MOST appropriate?

In a research study on the Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP), the Cronbach’s alpha for one subscale was 0.52. Based on reliability standards, what should be concluded?

A high school principal requests raw scores of students from the PACT. According to the Code of Ethics, what should the psychometrician do?

A Likert-scale test of self-esteem is being validated. To estimate its internal consistency, which reliability coefficient is MOST appropriate?

In an ethics training, a supervisor emphasizes that psychometricians must not exploit clients for financial gain. This MOST directly reflects which general principle?

A test taker in a remote assessment has poor internet connectivity, which causes test timing errors. According to ethical guidelines, the psychometrician should:

A student scored +2.5 SD above the mean on the PKP (Panukat ng Katalinuhang Pilipino). How should the result be interpreted using the normal curve?

A client’s MMPI-2 profile shows high F and low K scales. What is the MOST likely interpretation?

During a community assessment, a barangay captain insists on seeing the individual test answers of residents. According to the Code of Ethics, what should you do?

A researcher wants to compare the anxiety scores of three groups (students, teachers, and nurses). Which statistical test is MOST appropriate?

In a study using the PPP (Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino), researchers found that scores correlated negatively with absenteeism records. What does this support?

A psychometrician observes that a child’s WISC-IV subtest scatter shows large discrepancies among indices. What should be the FIRST consideration in interpretation?

A researcher studying PUP scores across regions collects samples only from schools that volunteered. What type of sampling is this?

A client reports that he was given the MBTI during a job application and that the company used it to reject him. From an ethical and psychometric perspective, what is MOST problematic?

During an ethics seminar, a psychometrician states: “When ethics and organizational policies conflict, I always follow my employer first.” What is the correct ethical stance?

A Filipino-developed depression scale underwent cross-validation in another sample, but the validity coefficient decreased slightly. This phenomenon is called:

An examinee’s z-score = -1.2 on the PACT Quantitative subscale. How should this be interpreted relative to the norm group?

A psychometrician is asked to administer the DAT in English to students in a remote rural school where many are not fluent. What is the BEST ethical action?

A new Filipino-developed self-concept test shows strong positive correlations with the Pictorial Self-Concept Scale, but weak correlations with unrelated constructs. What type of validity is demonstrated?

During test administration, a Grade 5 child marks random answers quickly without reading items. What is the MOST appropriate response?

A researcher wants to know if male and female scores on a stress inventory differ significantly. Which statistical test is MOST suitable?

A psychometrician reports that the WAIS-IV Vocabulary subtest has high reliability but low validity for measuring general intelligence. What does this mean?

A teacher asks for a copy of the PPP items to help prepare students. What is the MOST ethical response?

In reporting results of the PUP, you observe that the examinee’s scores are significantly inconsistent with observed behaviors. What should be done FIRST?

A researcher uses Pearson r to analyze the relationship between hours of sleep and anxiety scores. Which assumptions are MOST necessary?

A psychometrician is reviewing a case report and notices that test interpretations were made from outdated norms. According to psychometric principles, what is the BEST evaluation?

During a WAIS-IV admin, your client suddenly experiences a seizure mid-session. What is the MOST ethical first step?

A multinational company asks you to adapt the NEO-PI-R into a local dialect but insists on skipping proper norming to save costs. From a psychometric perspective, what is the BEST response?

In scoring the 16PF, a trainee psychometrician accidentally swapped sten scores for Factors E (Dominance) and Q3 (Perfectionism). What is the MOST ethical and psychometrically sound response?

You are called to a hospital ER to assess a suicidal adolescent after a failed attempt. Which ethical principle should guide your immediate action?

A client from a conservative Muslim community is referred for PPP but refuses because some items conflict with their religious values. What is the MOST ethical action?

In a validation study of a new stress scale, Cronbach’s α = 0.95. How should this be interpreted?

A senior psychologist pressures you to falsify MMPI-2-RF scores in a high-profile criminal case to support the defense. Refusal might risk your career. According to ethics, what should you do?

In a WISC-V report, a child shows low scores in WMI but average VCI. What is the MOST accurate interpretation?

You are asked to administer the MBTI for pilot cadet selection. From a psychometric perspective, what is MOST problematic?

A war zone NGO asks you to use the SII (Strong Interest Inventory) for displaced youths seeking work. Due to unstable conditions, test security may be breached. What is the MOST ethical choice?

An examinee taking the SB5 shows wide discrepancies between FR and KN subscales. What should be the FIRST psychometric consideration?

A teacher insists on using CFIT for college admissions. What is the MOST appropriate response?

In a parallel-forms reliability study of RSPM, the correlation dropped significantly due to item memorization. This reflects:

A private school principal asks for raw PPP responses of students for “character profiling.” What is the MOST ethical response?

During an NGO project in an indigenous area, you are asked to use DAT, PUP, and HTP on adolescents. What is the MAIN ethical issue?

A new locally developed aptitude test reports α = 0.68 and validity coefficient r = 0.18 with GPA. What is the MOST accurate evaluation?

In a KR-20 analysis of a dichotomous test, the coefficient = 0.92. What does this imply?

A client’s MMPI-2 shows elevated F, Fb, and Fp scales. What is the MOST likely implication?

A researcher compares mean scores of four treatment groups on a new anxiety test. Which statistical method is MOST appropriate?

You are asked to administer RIT, TAT, WDT, and RISB to trauma survivors in a war zone. The NGO demands rapid written results within 24 hours. What is the BEST ethical response?

The 1978 PAP Code of Ethics was criticized for being too general and was later revised to align with international standards. What was the year of its major comprehensive update that psychometricians now follow?

A psychometrician is subpoenaed to release raw WAIS-IV records in a legal case where the client is accused of homicide. According to ethics, what is the BEST response?

A PACT study aims to determine if rural vs. urban examinees differ significantly in aptitude scores. Which statistical method is MOST appropriate?

While administering the RIT, a war veteran suddenly dissociates and becomes violent. What is the FIRST ethical response?

The Philippine Mental Health Act (RA 11036, 2018) emphasizes rights to informed consent. Which scenario BEST violates this law?

A new Filipino-developed interest inventory shows α = 0.93 but reviewers note that most items are repetitive. What does this indicate psychometrically?

During a hostage crisis, the suspect diagnosed with ASPD and Bipolar I demands access to his PUP results to “prove his sanity” before negotiations. What is the MOST ethical response?

A psychometrician is pressured by a politician’s office to alter 16PF results in exchange for a government job. Which general ethical principle is MOST directly at stake?

In a study using DAT, researchers want to see if test scores predict board exam outcomes. Which validity evidence does this address?

A clinical supervisor instructs interns to photocopy original PPP and PUP manuals for “training purposes.” What is the BEST response?

An examinee’s 16PF profile shows high Factor E and low Factor Q2. Which is the MOST accurate interpretation?

A client scores high on MBTI Feeling (F) but low on Thinking (T). What does this MOST suggest?

A psychometrician is asked to administer the OLSAT to grade school pupils for placement. Which psychometric property should be prioritized in evaluating its appropriateness?

A researcher correlates scores on RISB with those of the TAT to test if both measure personality conflicts. Which type of validity is being examined?

During a Woodcock-Johnson (WJ-IV) admin, a client reports severe test anxiety and repeatedly asks if their answers are correct. What is the MOST appropriate response?

A MBTI Extraversion (E) high-scorer applies for a managerial role, and the HR insists this qualifies him as a “natural leader.” From a psychometric standpoint, what is problematic?

A psychometrician is assigned to validate a new achievement test for senior high students. What research design is MOST appropriate for establishing criterion validity?

While interpreting 16PF, you find very high Factor Q4 and very low Factor C. What is the MOST consistent interpretation?

A test developer is norming a new Filipino interest test using volunteers from Metro Manila schools only. Which is the MAIN psychometric limitation?

A psychometrician is pressured by a university dean to give higher PACT scores for athletes to retain scholarships. Which ethical issue is MOST relevant?

An examinee’s 16PF shows low Factor G and high Factor Q1. What does this suggest?

A client identified as INFJ is told by HR that this makes them “too idealistic to be effective in business.” From a psychometric perspective, what is problematic?

One major criticism of the MMPI-2 in Filipino settings is:

A psychometrician is asked to administer the RIT to children for school placement. What is the MAIN psychometric limitation?

A university dean insists that all applicants take the PPP as a measure of “moral fitness.” Which is the BEST critique?

In MBTI, one of the most common types globally is ISTJ. What is the MOST accurate psychometric critique of using ISTJ prevalence data in hiring?

A client’s 16PF scores show high Factor L and low Factor F. Which description is MOST fitting?

A psychologist insists on interpreting MBTI types as stable lifetime traits, similar to IQ. From a psychometric perspective, what is the strongest critique?

A psychometrician working in an organization is pressured to “reclassify” employees’ DAT results to justify layoffs. Which ethical principle is MOST at stake?

In a cross-cultural study, researchers used the CFIT on both Filipino and American samples but found lower reliability in the Filipino group. Which is the MOST appropriate psychometric interpretation?

An HR manager insists on using the DAT to measure “emotional maturity” of applicants. From a psychometric standpoint, what is the BEST critique?

In evaluating a CFIT study across provinces, researchers find α = 0.78. How should reliability be judged?

A child is referred for suspected intellectual disability. Which Annex B ability test is MOST appropriate?

While scoring the SPM, a psychometrician miscomputes percentile ranks, overestimating a client’s ability. What is the MOST ethical step?

A school requests to use the TTMA as the sole basis for Grade 12 graduation decisions. Which is the MOST psychometric critique?

During a career fair, an applicant asks for their WGCTA results on the spot. What is the MOST ethical response?

A psychometrician is pressured to administer the SPM to a comatose patient so family members can claim insurance benefits. According to RA 10029, what should be done?

An NGO wants to use the PNLT in indigenous communities for literacy training. What is the MAIN psychometric issue?

A court orders a psychometrician to release PPP results of an accused in a criminal trial. According to RA 10173, what is the BEST step?

A psychometrician is coerced by an employer to falsify WCAT results to justify firing an employee. If refusal risks losing their license, which ethical principle is MOST directly at stake?

In a psychiatric facility operating under RA 11036, a patient refuses to undergo WAIS-IV despite family consent. The psychiatrist orders you to proceed, warning of discharge consequences if you refuse. What action aligns with law and ethical standards?

A school requires all teachers to take the PPP and PUP as part of professional evaluation, but participants are not informed of confidentiality safeguards. According to RA 10173 and RA 10912, what is the MOST ethical action?

During a crisis in a correctional facility, you are asked to evaluate an inmate under Article 12 of the Revised Penal Code for criminal liability exemption, but the warden insists on quick results without psychological history. According to RA 10029 and ethical standards, what is MOST appropriate?

An NGO requests you to photocopy all PACT manuals for distribution to guidance counselors across Mindanao, citing RA 10647’s ladderized education goals. What is the ethically sound action?

A psychometrician is required to undergo CPD units under RA 10912 but finds offered programs irrelevant. A colleague advises forging CPD certificates to renew PRC license quickly. Which ethical principle is MOST violated if followed?

In a guidance center, a registered guidance counselor (RA 9258) asks you, a psychometrician, to interpret MMPI-2 results independently for a clinical referral. What is the MOST ethical response?

Under RA 6713, a government psychometrician is invited to accept an expensive gift from a grateful client’s family after assessment. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A drug treatment center asks you to disclose full PPP results of clients to funding agencies to justify continued support. Under RA 9165 and RA 10173, what is the MOST ethical action?

During a natural disaster response under RA 11469, you are pressured to administer group CFIT and DAT without proper manuals, scoring sheets, or informed consent, to expedite scholarship grants. What is the BEST ethical step?

A Filipino-developed personality scale has Cronbach’s α = 0.68 but McDonald’s Ω = 0.80. What is the MOST accurate interpretation?

A research team runs a Shapiro–Wilk test on WAIS-IV IQ scores (n = 30), finding p < .05. What is the MOST appropriate statistical action?

A psychometrician is asked to release raw PPP protocols for research, but informed consent forms mention only “summarized findings.” According to RA 10173, what should be done?

In a validation study of the SPM, researchers compare male and female scores. Kolmogorov–Smirnov test p = .21 indicates no significant deviation from normality. Which statistical test is MOST appropriate?

A client’s MMPI-2 validity scales suggest random responding, but the lawyer insists the results still be used in court. Which ethical response is MOST appropriate?

A Filipino aptitude test reports α = 0.94 and Ω = 0.96, but most items are rewordings of each other. What does this imply?

A psychometrician runs Shapiro–Wilk p > .05 on PACT scores and then applies ANOVA. A supervisor criticizes this, saying “you should always use nonparametric tests with PACT.” What is the BEST response?

In a hospital, you are asked to administer Bender–Gestalt to a patient with active psychosis to determine cognitive decline. According to RA 11036 and RA 10029, what is the ethical course?

A researcher uses McDonald’s Ω = 0.55 for a new Filipino depression scale. What is the MOST accurate conclusion?

In a disaster setting, a psychometrician is pressured to run group CFIT with 300 examinees in one room without confidentiality safeguards. What is the MOST ethical response under RA 10029 and RA 11036?

During test development, researchers of a new Filipino self-concept inventory report Cronbach’s α = 0.72, Ω = 0.77, and a significant Kolmogorov–Smirnov p = .03 for pilot scores. Which is the BEST interpretation?

A client under psychiatric care refuses PPP testing, but the attending psychiatrist insists under threat of discharge. Which law MOST directly protects the client’s right to refuse?

An HR head requests full raw EPPS results of employees for “promotion transparency.” According to law and ethics, what is the MOST appropriate response?

A government psychometrician is offered an expensive trip abroad by a grateful client. Which law directly prohibits acceptance of such gifts?

In a case study, an adolescent subjected to RISB and TAT expresses distress that test answers were shared with peers without permission. Which law was MOST directly violated?

A supervisor orders interns to photocopy original MMPI-2 manuals “for learning purposes.” What is the MOST ethical step?

In a rehabilitation center under RA 9165, clients demand test results be released to media to prove recovery. What is the MOST ethical course?

A female intern complains that a senior psychologist made unwanted advances during test scoring sessions. Which law MOST directly addresses this case?

A psychometrician tasked to evaluate a person with disability is asked to deny accommodations in PACT testing to “see real ability.” Which law directly requires equal testing access?

During a disaster relief program, an NGO wants you to give group RIT and HTP to hundreds of survivors without confidentiality and immediate interpretation. Which is the BEST ethical step?