TOPIK TOPIK Test Structure and Scoring 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization develops and administers the TOPIK exam?
- National Institute of Korean Language
- Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) (Correct answer)
- King Sejong Institute
- Korea Tourism Organization
Correct answer: Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)
The TOPIK exam is developed and administered by the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) under the Ministry of Education.
Question 2: What score range is required to achieve TOPIK II Level 4?
- 121–149 points
- 150–189 points (Correct answer)
- 190–229 points
- 230–269 points
Correct answer: 150–189 points
A total score of 150–189 points on TOPIK II corresponds to Level 4.
Question 3: How many questions are in the TOPIK I Listening section?
- 20 questions
- 30 questions
- 40 questions (Correct answer)
- 50 questions
Correct answer: 40 questions
The TOPIK I Listening section contains 40 questions.
Question 4: Which TOPIK level is typically required for admission to a Korean university undergraduate program?
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Level 4
Most Korean universities require at least TOPIK Level 4 for undergraduate admission.
Question 5: TOPIK I is designed to evaluate learners at which proficiency range?
- Levels 1–2 (beginner) (Correct answer)
- Levels 3–4 (intermediate)
- Levels 5–6 (advanced)
- Levels 1–4 (beginner to intermediate)
Correct answer: Levels 1–2 (beginner)
TOPIK I targets beginner learners and assesses Levels 1 and 2.
Question 6: How long does test-takers have to complete the TOPIK I Reading section?
- 40 minutes
- 60 minutes (Correct answer)
- 50 minutes
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: 60 minutes
The TOPIK I Reading section is 60 minutes long.
TOPIK TOPIK Test Structure and Scoring 2
Which organization develops and administers the TOPIK exam?