Duolingo English Test Spanish 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a 'Read and Complete' task, the system shows the first half of each word's letters. What skill is mainly tested?
- Speaking fluency
- Vocabulary and reading comprehension (Correct answer)
- Handwriting
- Listening to audio
Correct answer: Vocabulary and reading comprehension
Read and Complete tests your ability to recognize words and understand context to fill in missing letters.
Question 2: The Duolingo English Test is scored on what overall scale?
- 0 to 100
- 10 to 160 (Correct answer)
- 1 to 9
- 200 to 800
Correct answer: 10 to 160
The DET reports an overall score ranging from 10 to 160 in 5-point increments.
Question 3: Approximately how long does the full Duolingo English Test take to complete?
- About 1 hour (Correct answer)
- About 3 hours
- About 15 minutes
- About 5 hours
Correct answer: About 1 hour
The test takes roughly one hour, including the setup and interview sections.
Question 4: Which best describes the test's adaptive nature?
- All test-takers get identical questions
- Question difficulty adjusts based on your answers (Correct answer)
- Difficulty depends only on your country
- It only adapts during the interview
Correct answer: Question difficulty adjusts based on your answers
The DET is computer-adaptive, so item difficulty changes in response to your performance.
Question 5: During the test, what are you NOT allowed to do?
- Look at the screen
- Use a keyboard
- Look away from the screen for long periods (Correct answer)
- Speak into the microphone
Correct answer: Look away from the screen for long periods
Looking away from the screen can flag a rule violation and invalidate results.
Question 6: How soon are Duolingo English Test results typically available?
- Within 2 days (Correct answer)
- Within 2 weeks
- Within 1 hour
- Within 1 month
Correct answer: Within 2 days
Results are usually delivered within 48 hours of completing the test.
Question 7: What equipment is required to take the Duolingo English Test?
- A testing center booth
- A computer with camera, microphone, and stable internet (Correct answer)
- A smartphone only
- A printed answer sheet
Correct answer: A computer with camera, microphone, and stable internet
You take it at home on a computer with a working webcam, microphone, and reliable internet.
Duolingo English Test Spanish 2
In a 'Read and Complete' task, the system shows the first half of each word's letters.
What skill is mainly tested?