How are test scores on a written civil service test determined?
First, the raw score is determined which is generally the number of questions the candidate answers correctly. After the results are analyzed, a band score table is constructed for the test. The band score table is then applied to the raw score to determine the final score. Typically, a band score covers a range of scores and bands are reported in five point increments. This method of scoring is called band scoring. Example: A range of raw scores from 45 to 47 are assigned a band score of 80. If you received a raw score of either 45, 46 or 47, your final score would be 80. Some candidates are entitled to veterans’ credits. In accordance with the New York State Constitution, these credits are added to the final scores of passing candidates. Veterans’ credits cannot be added to failed scores. On open competitive examinations, which are those open to the general public, qualified non-disabled veterans receive 5 points and disabled veterans receive 10 points. 2. Why are tests band scored?
