Academic and School Tests Standardized Test Types & Formats 2

Question 1

Which standardized test is specifically designed to measure English language proficiency for non-native English speakers applying to US colleges?

Accepted Answer

TOEFL

Answer

GRE

Answer

SAT

Answer

CLEP

Question 2

In which grade do students primarily take the PSAT/NMSQT for National Merit Scholarship consideration?

Accepted Answer

11th grade

Answer

9th grade

Answer

10th grade

Answer

12th grade

Question 3

What do CLEP exams allow students to do?

Accepted Answer

Earn college credit by examination

Answer

Apply for federal scholarships

Answer

Transfer credits between colleges automatically

Answer

Bypass SAT/ACT requirements

Question 4

The MCAT is a required standardized test for admission to which type of professional school?

Accepted Answer

Medical school

Answer

Law school

Answer

Dental school

Answer

Pharmacy school

Question 5

What did the letters 'SAT' originally stand for?

Accepted Answer

Scholastic Aptitude Test

Answer

Standard Achievement Test

Answer

Standardized Academic Test

Answer

Scholarly Assessment Tool

Question 6

On what scale are International Baccalaureate (IB) subject exams scored?

Accepted Answer

1–7

Answer

1–5

Answer

1–6

Answer

1–10

Question 7

Which test is used to identify National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists?

Accepted Answer

PSAT/NMSQT

Answer

SAT

Answer

ACT

Answer

AP Exams