What happens if a board of architecture questions the validity of a test score?

• A. They may reserve the right to cancel one or more of the candidate's test scores.
• B. They automatically invalidate all scores.
• C. They must re-test the candidate on all divisions.
• D. They issue a warning but keep scores.

Answer: (A)

When the validity of a test score is in doubt, the board has the authority to protect the exam’s integrity by canceling the affected scores. They can remove one or more scores without automatically voiding everything, which keeps other parts of a candidate’s record fair and intact. This approach allows the board to address issues tied to specific sections or responses without forcing a full retest of all divisions. Other options—automatically invalidating all scores, requiring retesting of every division, or just issuing a warning while keeping the scores—either overreach or fail to reflect the targeted nature of most validity concerns. The main idea is that the board may cancel the specific scores involved when validity is questioned.