01272nas a2200145   4500008004100000245004000041210004000081260004600121300001000167520081600177653003400993100002401027700001401051856006101065       1999                        eng d00aCAT for certification and licensure0 aCAT for certification and licensure  aMahwah, N.J.bLawrence Erlbaum Associates  a67-913 a(from the chapter) This chapter discusses implementing computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for high-stakes examinations that determine whether or not a particular candidate will be certified or licensed. The experience of several boards who have chosen to administer their licensure or certification examinations using the principles of CAT illustrates the process of moving into this mode of administration. Examples of the variety of options that can be utilized within a CAT administration are presented, the decisions that boards must make to implement CAT are discussed, and a timetable for completing the tasks that need to be accomplished is provided. In addition to the theoretical aspects of CAT, practical issues and problems are reviewed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2002 APA, all rights reserved).10acomputerized adaptive testing1 aBergstrom, Betty, A1 aLunz, M E  uhttp://iacat.org/content/cat-certification-and-licensure