Welcome to the ITC/ATP Technology Based Assessment Guidelines (TBA) Committee

The purposes of the Guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment are to provide information about the key factors and issues to consider when designing, delivering, and scoring tests via digital platforms and to provide guidance to test developers, test administrators, and test users on how best to ensure fair and valid assessment in a digital environment. The goal of these Guidelines is to promote best practices in test development, administration, and scoring to facilitate fair and valid measurement of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) targeted by contemporary assessments used by professionals around the world. As a guidelines document, the purpose is not to specify mandatory practices but rather to inform users about issues and considerations in applying technology- based assessment (TBA).

The Guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment (TBA) have been updated as of July 2025 to reflect the latest advancements and considerations in the field.

This edition includes:

  • Over a dozen new references to recently published resources.
  • Expanded coverage of data privacy and the responsible, ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in assessment.
  • New guidance on the use of Generative AI in testing and its implications for fairness, security, and validity.
  • An updated Part IV: Emerging Applications with the latest developments in Generative AI and AI-related regulations impacting assessment practices.

Stay current with best practices and evolving standards in technology-based assessment! 

ATP extends its sincere gratitude to the contributors of the July 2025 update to the Guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment (TBA), including Co-Chairs John Weiner and Wayne Camara; Steering Committee Members John Kleeman, Alex Tong, Linda Waters, April Zenisky, and Ye Tong; Legal Reviewer Alan Thiemann; and Executive Sponsor G. Harris. Your expertise and dedication have been invaluable in keeping these guidelines current and supporting best practices in technology-based assessment.

These TBA Committee pages are dedicated to facilitating discussions about the Guidelines and continuing to inform users on updates and other relevant information aimed at keeping the Guidelines a current and living document.