Sign In

Interview Preparation

Practice answers to common assessment developer interview questions.

Categories
Assessment Design Blueprinting Item Writing Quality Assurance Regulation Constructs SMEs Version Control Career Transition Assessment Methods Mark Schemes Accessibility Project Management Behavioural How do you decide the total marks for an assessment paper? Explain the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment. What would you do if you discovered after a paper is published that one criterion was not assessed? What evidence would you provide to demonstrate that an assessment is valid? How would you investigate if marking consistency drops between two exam series? How do you ensure an assessment is fair for a learner with dyslexia? How do you avoid writing leading questions? How do you handle a situation where a learner gives a correct answer that is not in the mark scheme? How do you ensure consistency when different assessors observe the same practical task? A centre reports that their learners consistently score lower than the national average. How do you respond? What data would you collect after an assessment series to inform improvements? What transferable skills from your current role would you bring to assessment development? Describe a time you managed a complex project with multiple stakeholders. How did you keep it on track? Tell me about a time you identified an error that others had missed. What did you do? Describe a situation where you had to learn something complex quickly. An SME provides feedback that contradicts the specification requirements. How do you respond? What would you do if you suspected an assessment was disadvantaging a particular group of learners? When would you choose a portfolio over a timed examination? How do you know when standardisation has been successful? What is the difference between a technical review and an SME review? How do you ensure Paper A and Paper B in the same series are comparable?
Answer Practice Top 10 Questions Mock Interview
Assessment Methods

Tell me about your experience with Assessment Methods in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: assessment-methods, quality, process

Strong Answer

Assessment Methods is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Assessment Methods made a difference to assessment quality?

Mark Schemes

Tell me about your experience with Mark Schemes in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: mark-schemes, quality, process

Strong Answer

Mark Schemes is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Mark Schemes made a difference to assessment quality?

Accessibility

Tell me about your experience with Accessibility in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: accessibility, quality, process

Strong Answer

Accessibility is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Accessibility made a difference to assessment quality?

Project Management

Tell me about your experience with Project Management in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: project-management, quality, process

Strong Answer

Project Management is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Project Management made a difference to assessment quality?

Behavioural

Tell me about your experience with Behavioural in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: behavioural, quality, process

Strong Answer

Behavioural is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Behavioural made a difference to assessment quality?

Assessment Methods

Tell me about your experience with Assessment Methods in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: assessment-methods, quality, process

Strong Answer

Assessment Methods is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Assessment Methods made a difference to assessment quality?

Mark Schemes

Tell me about your experience with Mark Schemes in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: mark-schemes, quality, process

Strong Answer

Mark Schemes is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Mark Schemes made a difference to assessment quality?

Accessibility

Tell me about your experience with Accessibility in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: accessibility, quality, process

Strong Answer

Accessibility is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Accessibility made a difference to assessment quality?

Project Management

Tell me about your experience with Project Management in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: project-management, quality, process

Strong Answer

Project Management is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Project Management made a difference to assessment quality?

Behavioural

Tell me about your experience with Behavioural in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: behavioural, quality, process

Strong Answer

Behavioural is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Behavioural made a difference to assessment quality?

Assessment Methods

Tell me about your experience with Assessment Methods in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: assessment-methods, quality, process

Strong Answer

Assessment Methods is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Assessment Methods made a difference to assessment quality?

Mark Schemes

Tell me about your experience with Mark Schemes in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: mark-schemes, quality, process

Strong Answer

Mark Schemes is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Mark Schemes made a difference to assessment quality?

Accessibility

Tell me about your experience with Accessibility in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: accessibility, quality, process

Strong Answer

Accessibility is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Accessibility made a difference to assessment quality?

Project Management

Tell me about your experience with Project Management in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: project-management, quality, process

Strong Answer

Project Management is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Project Management made a difference to assessment quality?

Behavioural

Tell me about your experience with Behavioural in an assessment context.

What the interviewer is testing: Tests practical understanding of this area.

Key terms: behavioural, quality, process

Strong Answer

Behavioural is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.

Weak Answer (Avoid)

I would figure it out as I go along.

Likely follow-up: Can you give a specific example of when Behavioural made a difference to assessment quality?