The Use of CAT Has Drastically Changed the Process of Licensure

question 19

Multiple Choice

The use of CAT has drastically changed the process of licensure testing. The graduate nurse understands this process when she makes which statements? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "The implementation of CAT allows me to choose what study material to use when testing."
• B) "CAT allows me to choose a testing center that is close to my home."
• C) "CAT gives me the flexibility to select a testing time and date that fits into my work schedule."
• D) "CAT implementation allows me to schedule multiple testing dates, in case I cannot make one."
• E) "CAT ensures easier questions than the older written tests."

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

The optimal distribution of resources in a market where goods and services are dispensed according to consumer preferences.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for significant competition but with some control over prices.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms selling identical products with no single firm able to influence price.