Flashcard on the Purpose and Principles of Testing in ELT

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What is the primary aim of testing in English Language Teaching (ELT)?

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To evaluate the test-takers' language skills

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Which type of test is designed to evaluate test-takers' progress based on a syllabus? Options: Placement test, Diagnostic test, Achievement test, Proficiency test

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Achievement test

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What is the term used to describe the consistency of test scores?

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Reliability

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Which principle of testing refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure?

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Validity

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What type of test is intended to assign test-takers to a program based on their knowledge?

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Placement test

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Which of the following is NOT a type of language test mentioned in the text? Standardized test, Proficiency test, Diagnostic test, Placement test

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Standardized test

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What does 'washback' refer to in the context of testing?

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The effect of testing on teaching and learning

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Which principle emphasizes the importance of a test being easy to administer? Options: Reliability, Validity, Practicality, Authenticity

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Practicality

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What is the purpose of diagnostic tests?

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To identify specific weaknesses and strengths

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Which type of validity refers to how well a test predicts future performance?

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Criterion validity