RPL Assessment Quiz

1.      RPL is just an assessment:

• True

• False

2.      When preparing a candidate for RPL, we should:

• tell them about the assessment process

• offer them support

• provide instructions on what to do

• all answers are correct

3.      Pre-screening a candidate before assessment is done so that:

• we can see if the candidate has sufficient prior learning to be assessed

• we can identify training needs, because RPL is basically just training

• we can arrange the right assessor and tools

• none of these answers is correct

4.      There is only one way to assess RPL, and that is by using a portfolio of evidence:

• True

• False

5.      Re-assessment:

• is not allowed with RPL in any country because if someone does not know the first time, they should rather attend training

• is never necessary with RPL because we pre-screen candidates

• is allowed with RPL in some countries

• all options are incorrect

6.      RPL practitioners:

• are the same as other training staff

• are just assessors by another name

• are all researchers

• are specialists in RPL

7.      There is one RPL model that is applied in all countries step by step:

• true, this is how the ILO wants it

• true, but countries can do the steps in a different order, just as long as they have all the steps covered

• false - there is more than one model that the ILO prescribes

• false - the model is not standardized and must be tailored to suit each context and country

8.      The practitioner that typically prepares a candidate for the RPL process is the:

• • RPL assessor

• • RPL advisor

• • RPL administrator

• • RPL verifier

9.      What information do you collect when candidates apply to do RPL:

• • All the information you need for reporting purposes - it's context specific

• • The information that the ILO wants

• • The name of the candidate only

• • no information is collected at application stage - it's just a chat first

10.      If you are assessing in a real workplace, what do you need to do to prepare the environment:

• • prepare the staff at the workplace

• • prepare the equipment and make sure it is safe and available

• • prepare your video equipment or observation checklists

• • all the options are correct