What is the benchmark for improvement between Test #1 and Test #2?

• A. Candidates should score 10-20% higher on Test #2.
• B. Candidates should score 5% lower on Test #2.
• C. There should be no change.
• D. Scores should double on Test #2.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how to measure progress between two attempts. A realistic benchmark for improvement is a 10-20% higher score on the second test. This range reflects meaningful learning and better familiarity with the material and formats, without assuming an extraordinary jump in ability. To put it in perspective, if you scored 65 on the first test, you’d aim for about 71-78 on the second. The other options don’t fit because a lower score suggests regression, no change implies no learning, and doubling the score would be an unrealistically large leap given typical practice gains.