Why Are Items 1-4 Not Scored

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why are items 1-4 not scored?

• A)The administrator thought Adam could do those questions so did not ask them.
• B)Adam wanted to begin the test at number 5.
• C)They are sample questions that do not need to be scored.
• D)Based upon Adam's age or grade,the test said to start at number 5.

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