Certificate in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) — Question 10

The results for a certification exam were revealed in percentage and percentile. The results for one of the attendees was: 75%, 90th percentile.
What is the value in sharing the percentile score?

Answer options

• A. The percentile score provides value by assessing the attendee’s score against the average score for that exam
• B. While the exam score is an objective score, the percentile is a relative score that assesses the attendee’s score against the highest possible score
• C. By ranking, it provided additional insight on how the attendee performed in comparison to other attendees
• D. The percentile score does not add any additional value in assessing the attendee’s performance

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the percentile score indicates how an attendee performed relative to their peers, providing context to their absolute score. Options A and B incorrectly interpret the purpose of the percentile, focusing too much on averages and absolute scores, while D dismisses the value of comparative performance.