On Some Issues in the Accelerated CAT-ASVAB Project

The Accelerated Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Project (ACAP) may serve as the pilot version for national implementation of CAT for the ASVAB. Two major decisions in the ACAP involve the introduction of new items into the tests, and setting time limits. This research memorandum takes the position that the long-term benefits which CAT may provide are more important than purely technical concerns and makes recommendations based on this position.