Authority and Implementation
- The resolution is based on Commission Res. No. 265, Series of 1993 and the Board's rule-making power under Sec. 10, R.A. 1998.
- Full computerization started from the July 1994 examination schedule.
Question Formulation and Quality Assurance
- Each Board member assigned to a subject must create or modify questions, including input from the academe.
- Questions must be vetted by technical experts for objectivity, validity, reliability, clarity, and must have one correct answer.
- Each question is categorized by difficulty (easy, average, difficult) and knowledge/proficiency level.
Question Bank Development
- Minimum of 500 questions per syllabus must be initially input into the Commission's question bank.
- The question bank should grow to at least 3,000 questions per syllabus over time.
- Outdated questions are withdrawn and replaced to maintain relevance to modern professional standards.
Intellectual Property of Questions
- Questions become the Commission's intellectual property once the originating Board member leaves the Board.
- New Board members may modify or use existing questions as references.
Examination Question Extraction and Security
- Board members extract required number of questions randomly from the bank to create two different test sets.
- Strict security measures are implemented during question extraction, printing, and packaging.
- Authorized personnel are confined in a secure room during these processes for at least one hour after exam start.
- Security agents and observers monitor the process to prevent leakage.
Computer Security Measures
- Computer programs and files are protected from tampering.
- Multiple passwords are utilized to ensure no single person has full control or access.
- Three designated key officials are responsible for security.
Examination Answer Processing
- Objective multiple-choice answers are corrected using Optical Mark Reader Machines to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Effectivity and Dissemination
- The resolution takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- The resolution shall be disseminated to optometry schools and universities for awareness and compliance.