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What is the purpose of an examination or test?
What is the purpose of an examination or test?
- To evaluate the test-taker's fashion sense
- To determine the test-taker's favorite subject
- To assess the test-taker's social skills
- To measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification (correct)
How do tests vary?
How do tests vary?
- In length of the questions
- In the use of different colored paper
- In the availability of snacks during the test
- In style, rigor, and requirements (correct)
What influences the format and difficulty of a test?
What influences the format and difficulty of a test?
- The number of pages in the test booklet
- The test-taker's favorite color
- Weather conditions on the day of the test
- Educational philosophy, subject matter, class size, and institutional policy (correct)
What is an example of an informal test?
What is an example of an informal test?
What might determine the format and difficulty of a formal test?
What might determine the format and difficulty of a formal test?