SLAT7835 Language Tesing & Assessment Week 3 review

Which of the following could be used as an alternative to "validity"?

• Consistency

• Appropriateness

• Convenience

• Washback

Why is it important to consider the validity of a test?

• To ensure consistency in the results

• To assess the impact of the test

• To check if we are measuring what we want to measure

• To evaluate how much the test stimulates real-world tasks

What is an important principle for a good public test?

• Practicality

• Reliability

• Authenticity

• Impact

What is the first step in designing a language test?

• Defining the construct

• Deciding on the test purpose

• Writing the test items

• Choosing an appropriate level

Which of the following should be decided on at the thinking stage of the test design process?

• Test reviewers

• Test criterion

• Test tasks

• Test administration

What is a definition of construct?

• An abstract terminology referring to a stage of the test design process.

• A general ability that all the language learners have in common.

• The performance of test takers on the test day.

• Something that exists theoretically but is not directly observable.

Which item is regarded as a construct?

• Test items

• Rating scales

• Proficiency

• Specifications

Which of the following is a construct of reading comprehension?

• Skimming

• Grammar

• Fluency

• Spelling

Which of the following should be included in the test specifications?

• Information booklet

• Test environment

• User feedback

• Field testing