Test types and task types

What type of test is designed to assess a student's current level in a language program?

• Diagnostic test

• Achievement test

• Placement test

• Proficiency test

Which type of assessment is focused on evaluating student learning at the end of an instructional unit?

• Summative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Placement assessment

• Formative assessment

What is the primary purpose of a proficiency test?

• To evaluate language ability without a specific curriculum

• To determine placement in a language program

• To identify areas of strength and weakness

• To assess a student's progress in a course

Which of the following is an example of a criterion-referenced test?

• TOEFL

• SAT

• Standardized state test

• Cloze test

What type of task requires the examinee to choose the correct answer from several options?

• Limited production tasks

• Extended production tasks

• Selected response tasks

• Constructed response tasks

Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment mentioned in the text?

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

• Comparative assessment

What is the main focus of task-centered test development?

• Assessing theoretical knowledge

• Standardized testing methods

• Real-world language use tasks

• Evaluating grammar and vocabulary

Which of the following is a limitation of norm-referenced testing?

• It can lead to unfair comparisons among students

• It does not compare students to a standard

• It focuses solely on individual performance

• It is not useful for placement decisions

What is a common format for selected response tasks?

• Essay writing

• Multiple-choice questions

• Oral presentations

• Role-play scenarios

Which type of test assesses how well students have met course objectives?

• Placement test

• Proficiency test

• Diagnostic test

• Achievement test