Which Phrases Accurately Describe Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) as Used

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Multiple Choice

Which phrases accurately describe computerized adaptive testing (CAT) as used in the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Selects questions of varying difficulty, depending on previous responses
• B) Provides an individualized examination for each tester
• C) Requires the tester to answer a minimum of 85 questions
• D) Selects an equal number of questions from the four categories of patient need
• E) Ends testing when 50% of the questions have been answered correctly

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Definitions:

Purchasing-Power-Parity Theory

The idea that if countries have flexible exchange rates (rather than fixed exchange rates), the exchange rates between national currencies will adjust to equate the purchasing power of various currencies. In particular, the exchange rate between any two national currencies will adjust to reflect the price-level differences between the two countries.

Inflation Rates

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Current Account Deficit

A situation where a country's total imports of goods, services, and transfers exceed its total exports, indicating it is spending more abroad than it is earning.

Financial Accounts Surplus

A situation where the inflows of foreign investment into a country exceed the outflows of domestic investment abroad, reflecting a net increase in ownership of foreign assets.