Crash Course: Language Tests in a Weekend Practice Test 2026

A test developer creates a reading comprehension section where the questions can be answered using general knowledge without actually reading the provided text. This is primarily a threat to which type of validity?

When piloting a new speaking test, the correlation between two trained raters scoring the same set of performances is calculated. A high positive correlation coefficient is most directly evidence for which of the following?

In a high-stakes proficiency test, a candidate's score is significantly lower than their consistent performance in classroom assessments would suggest. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation, assuming the classroom assessments are accurate?