Duolingo Practice Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the total duration of the Duolingo English Test?
- 30 minutes
- Approximately 1 hour (Correct answer)
- 2 hours
- 3 hours
Correct answer: Approximately 1 hour
The Duolingo English Test takes approximately 1 hour to complete, including a 5-minute setup and introduction, 45 minutes of adaptive testing, and a 10-minute unscored writing and speaking sample. This is significantly shorter than TOEFL or IELTS.
Question 2: How much does the Duolingo English Test cost compared to TOEFL and IELTS?
- It costs the same as TOEFL
- It costs significantly less, at $65 compared to $200+ for TOEFL/IELTS (Correct answer)
- It is free
- It costs more than both TOEFL and IELTS
Correct answer: It costs significantly less, at $65 compared to $200+ for TOEFL/IELTS
The Duolingo English Test costs $65, which is significantly less than the TOEFL ($200+) and IELTS ($250+). This affordability, combined with the ability to take it from home, makes it a popular alternative for many test takers.
Question 3: What score range does the Duolingo English Test use?
- 0 to 100
- 10 to 160 (Correct answer)
- 0 to 9 (like IELTS)
- 0 to 120 (like TOEFL)
Correct answer: 10 to 160
The Duolingo English Test scores range from 10 to 160, in 5-point increments. The test also provides subscores for Literacy, Conversation, Comprehension, and Production. Most universities require scores between 100 and 130.
Question 4: What equipment is required to take the Duolingo English Test at home?
- Only a smartphone
- A computer with a camera, microphone, speaker, and a supported browser (Correct answer)
- A computer, printer, and scanner
- Only a tablet with internet access
Correct answer: A computer with a camera, microphone, speaker, and a supported browser
Test takers need a computer (not a tablet or phone) with a front-facing camera, microphone, and speakers, plus a supported browser and stable internet connection. The camera is used for identity verification and proctoring throughout the test.
Question 5: How quickly are Duolingo English Test results available after completing the test?
- Immediately after the test
- Within 48 hours (typically 2 days) (Correct answer)
- Within 2 weeks
- Within 1 month
Correct answer: Within 48 hours (typically 2 days)
Duolingo English Test results are typically certified and available within 48 hours of test completion. This fast turnaround is a significant advantage over TOEFL and IELTS, which may take 10-13 days for results.
Question 6: How many times can a test taker send their Duolingo English Test scores to institutions?
- Once only, to one institution
- Unlimited free score sends to any number of institutions (Correct answer)
- Up to 5 institutions for free
- Each additional send costs $20
Correct answer: Unlimited free score sends to any number of institutions
One of the major advantages of the Duolingo English Test is that certified results can be sent to an unlimited number of institutions at no additional cost. TOEFL and IELTS charge per additional score send beyond a small free allotment.
Duolingo Practice Test 2
What is the total duration of the Duolingo English Test?