Assessor Export Only Test

IPSQA products such as our certification schemes are available through:

The three core products currently offered by IPSQA are:

What best describes IPSQA?

What was not identified as a need for the formation of IPSQA?

What statement is true in regards to the IPSQA products and services?

An IPSQA “Assessor” is also known as what, according to ISO 17024:2012?

“Designation” (also known as “Scope”) refers to?  

An individual authorised by IPSQA to supervise a theory examination for Part A of an IPSQA standard is known as a?

What best describes this:

Formal recognition granted to an individual by IPSQA, confirming that they have met specific standards and possess the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for a particular role or task.

What standard does IPSQA use as a Certification Body?

What is NOT a key aspect of ISO 17024:2012?

In accordance with ISO 17024:2012, Assessors must:

• Understand the certification scheme
• Able to apply the assessment procedure
• Have competence in the respective field
• Be fluent in the language of assessment being used
• And…

(Select the additional requirement for assessors to be compliant with ISO 17024:2012)

The IQF credit assigned to a standard provides a guide as to how long it typically would take a learner to acquire the prescribed skills, knowledge and professional requirements.

Using the IQF, a standard that is assigned 4 credits would typically involve how many notional hours of training, consolidation and assessment to acheive?

Unless otherwise stated, candidates fail as soon as they make a major discrepancy or on their third minor discrepancy (whatever comes first). 

Discrepancies are numbered and have a prefix. What statement below is correct?

IPSQA Accredited Testing Centres can:

The International Organization for Standards (ISO) is based in?

In this example, 3027:2023 Standard for Public Safety Qualification: Public Safety Dive Operator:

IPSQA assigns an International Qualifications Framework (IQF) Level to each standard for what purpose?

IPSQA assigns an International Qualifications Framework (IQF) Credit to each standard for what purpose?

“Special Notes” are conditions that apply to all assessment outcomes for that standard.

What best describes the “assessment outcomes” outlined in an IPSQA standard?

Each assessment outcome (also known as a Learning Objective in the ITM database) is assigned a unique identifier, and description (i.e. “Tie knots for rope rescue”). The syllabus report available from the ITM database then provides further detail to help both the assessor and candidate. Within the syllabus report, the assessment outcomes are detailed using three elements. These elements are?

Match the level of study to the IQF level.

What is the title of ISO Standard 17024:2012?

What best describes the IPSQA ISO17024:2012 suite of products (i.e. IPSQA Certificate in Public Safety and IPSQA Micro-Credential)?

IPSQA Accredited Testing Centres can contract directly Senior Assessors to undertake Part C assessments for their clients.

What are the correct examples of quality assurance mechanisms IPSQA uses to ensure the integrity of their ISO17024:2012 certification schemes?

The best example of a mandatory range statement in an IPSQA standard would be?

What statement best describes the IPSQA Part A theory examination?

Who is approved to Proctor (supervise) IPSQA Part A examinations? Select the best option.

What is NOT a Proctor’s responsibility when supervising IPSQA Part A examinations?

What document is NOT required for proctoring an examination (Part A)?

Regardless of type of examination used, the IPSQA Examination Cover Sheet should be used. It is placed on the candidates desk where they can place their government identification for verification. The proctor must:

Where an agency examination is used for Part A, it must be moderated and pre-approved by IPSQA (Headquarters). 

Agency examinations must also be marked and uploaded to the ITM database event as evidence within how many days?

The five steps to proctoring according to IPSQA are:

According to IPSQA, what are the five parameters of assessment that must be fulfilled?

What would NOT be a good practice for conducting feedback to candidates following the completion of their assessment tasks?

Once the assessor has provided all the documents and evidence to the ATC, the Administrator undertakes a quality check to ensure the documents are correctly completed and that there is evidence such as photographs to substantiate candidates attendance and performance. The Administrator then loads the result for Part B into the ITM database, and uploads associated documents and evidence. What happens next?

With documentation and evidence held for all ISO 17024:2012 certification schemes offered by IPSQA, assessors should not be anxious if a candidate wants to appeal an assessment decision. 

It is important that the appeal process is clearly communicated and encouraged to be use if the candidate disagrees with the assessor’s decision. 

What best describes the IPSQA appeals process?

Scenario:

As you are about to conduct an assessment for rope rescue/high angle rescue. You notice the candidate appears to have a counterfeit Petzl ascension (handled ascender) which is known to have fakes in circulation. The candidate is rigging it up to be used for his/her assessment. What should you do?

While assessing a nervous candidate, you notice his supervisor standing behind you and you catch up giving gestures and some comments in another that could be aiding the candidate. You ask what he is doing and he said he is not helping, just giving encouragement to his staff member. What should you do?

How can assessors be added to a list, allowing Accredited Testing Centers to reach out to them for freelance opportunities to conduct assessments (Part A and B) in accordance with IPSQA standards?

A candidate contacts you directly as you are known as an expert in your subject area, and they ask that you undertake an assessment for them directly outside of an ATC. As an IPSQA Assessor that does not have an affiliation to an ATC (i.e. you are an independent contractor), you should…

(Choose the best option)

What are the key documents you need as an Assessor to conduct a Part B Assessment, that should be supplied by the ATC Administrator?

When planning a Part B (Skills) Assessment, you should check:

• You are using the correct standard and version
• That you have scope/designation for the standard being assessed
• Review the list of candidate names to identify any conflicts of interest
• You have access to approved references

And what else?

When briefing the candidate/s for assessment, assessors must use the IPS001 form (Assessment Checklist). 

As an assessor, it is important that:

As the candidate performs the assessment tasks, the assessor should NOT:

IPSQA Standards numbered in 7,000 series relate to (i.e. IPSQA 7045:2024) relate to what IPSQA product?

What is CorePass?

With CorePass, the Accredited Testing Centre (ATC) is responsible for development and moderation of assessment tools.