Common use of Technical Development Clause in Contracts

Technical Development. In the case where MCCL or MCCL Exam Designee is developing a new item type (e.g., simulations, drag-and-drop) or implementing a new test technology (e.g., computer adaptive testing), upon MCCL's written consent, ATA will become an active member in the development/psychometric team. MCCL shall provide a brief and notify ATA a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the onset of the project (see Section 11). The role of ATA member(s) is to ensure that the new item type/test technology will be fully functional within the ATA test driver. It may be necessary for members (ATA, MCCL, or MCCL Exam Designee) to travel to ensure the success of the project. Schedules, travel, and costs shall be negotiated at the onset of the project. ATA and MCCL or MCCL Exam Designee shall perform final integration testing on new item types and new testing technologies within two (2) weeks of the handoff of final content. Overall project schedules to be mutually agreed upon prior to implementation of a given project.