REMOTE TESTS ADMINISTRATION: RISKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

The need to continue to offer professional assessment services in pandemic situations has given rise to the remote use of tests designed for face-to-face administration. This practice of tele-assessment modifies the original conditions in which the test was constructed, standardized, and validated, and therefore should be accompanied by an analysis of the potential risks. This paper describes the threats associated with remote test use, and suggests a number of recommendations to mitigate them. When the remote administration of tests that have been constructed to be used in person is considered, the professional should be aware of the risks and benefits associated with this practice, and once these have been evaluated, he or she should act accordingly.

Keywords

• telepsychology
• test use
• guidelines
• tele-assessment