Chapter 2_Principles of Language Assessment

What does practicality in language assessment refer to?

• The extent to which a test measures real-world tasks

• The effect of a test on teaching and learning

• The time, cost, and resources required to administer and score a test

• The reliability of test scores

A test that is easy to administer and score demonstrates which principle?

• Reliability

• Washback

• Practicality

• Validity

Which of the following ensures reliability in a test?

• The test includes real-world tasks

• Test-takers receive consistent scoring

• The test matches the course content

• The test promotes positive learning outcomes

What is a key component of content validity?

• The test predicts future performance

• The test content aligns with the learning objectives

• The test produces consistent results

• The test measures overall language ability

If a test measures what it claims to measure, it demonstrates:

• Washback

• Practicality

• Validity

• Reliability

Which type of validity ensures the test reflects the real-world context?

• Content validity

• Authenticity

• Construct validity

• Criterion validity

A test that assesses real-life communication skills demonstrates:

• Washback

• Construct validity

• Authenticity

• Practicality

Washback refers to:

• Whether the test measures real-world tasks

• The degree to which test-takers find the test fair

• The effects a test has on teaching and learning

• The reliability of the test

Negative washback occurs when:

• ests encourage meaningful learning

• Tests align with classroom goals

• Teachers teach only to the test

• Test tasks resemble real-world activities

Which type of reliability concerns scoring consistency?

• Test-retest reliability

• Rater reliability

• Content reliability

• Construct reliability