col1,col2 What is a test?,"A test is a method of evaluating a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular subject or area." What are the different types of tests?,"There are various types of tests including multiple-choice, essay, true/false, practical, and oral exams." What is the purpose of a test?,The main purpose of a test is to assess a person's understanding and proficiency in a specific subject or skill. What is a standardized test?,A standardized test is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure fairness and comparability across test-takers. What is a diagnostic test?,A diagnostic test is used to identify a person's strengths and weaknesses in a particular subject or skill area. What is a proficiency test?,"A proficiency test is designed to measure a person's level of skill or knowledge in a specific area, often used for language proficiency assessments." What is a summative test?,A summative test is used to evaluate a person's overall understanding and performance at the end of a learning period. What is a formative test?,A formative test is used during the learning process to provide feedback and guide instruction to improve learning outcomes. What is a criterion-referenced test?,A criterion-referenced test measures a person's performance against a set of predetermined criteria or standards. What is a norm-referenced test?,A norm-referenced test compares a person's performance to that of a group of test-takers to determine relative standing or rank. What is a high-stakes test?,"A high-stakes test is a test that has significant consequences or implications based on the results, such as graduation requirements or professional certifications." What is a low-stakes test?,"A low-stakes test is a test that has minimal consequences or implications based on the results, often used for formative assessment purposes." What is test validity?,Test validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. What is test reliability?,Test reliability refers to the consistency and stability of test scores over time and across different test administrations. What is test bias?,Test bias occurs when a test systematically underestimates or overestimates the performance of certain groups of test-takers. What is test security?,Test security refers to measures taken to prevent cheating or unauthorized access to test materials to maintain the integrity of the test results. What is test administration?,"Test administration involves the process of organizing, scheduling, and overseeing the administration of a test to ensure fairness and consistency." What is test scoring?,Test scoring is the process of evaluating and assigning scores to test responses based on predetermined criteria or scoring rubrics. What is test feedback?,"Test feedback provides test-takers with information on their performance, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement."