TOPIK Guide 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Roughly how long does the TOPIK II test take to complete?
- About 180 minutes (Correct answer)
- About 60 minutes
- About 90 minutes
- About 240 minutes
Correct answer: About 180 minutes
TOPIK II runs about 180 minutes across two sittings (Listening/Writing then Reading).
Question 2: What format are most TOPIK questions, aside from the Writing section?
- Multiple choice with four options (Correct answer)
- Short essay answers
- True/false
- Oral responses recorded
Correct answer: Multiple choice with four options
Listening and Reading sections use four-option multiple-choice questions.
Question 3: If you need to prove Korean proficiency for a Korean university bachelor's program, which level is commonly required?
- Level 3 or higher (Correct answer)
- Level 1
- Level 6 only
- Level 2
Correct answer: Level 3 or higher
Many Korean universities require at least TOPIK Level 3-4 for undergraduate admission.
Question 4: How many writing tasks does the TOPIK II Writing section typically contain?
- 4 tasks (Correct answer)
- 1 task
- 10 tasks
- 6 tasks
Correct answer: 4 tasks
The Writing section has 4 tasks, including two fill-in sentences and two longer compositions.
Question 5: What is the longest essay task on TOPIK II Writing usually expected to be?
- 600-700 characters (Correct answer)
- 100-150 characters
- 1,500 characters
- 200-300 characters
Correct answer: 600-700 characters
The final writing task asks for an argumentative essay of about 600-700 characters.
Question 6: How often is TOPIK typically offered in major test locations per year?
- Around 6 times per year (Correct answer)
- Once per year
- Every month
- Twice per decade
Correct answer: Around 6 times per year
TOPIK is held roughly six times annually, though frequency varies by country.
Question 7: On the TOPIK answer sheet, what tool are test-takers required to use to mark answers?
- A computer-readable sign pen (provided) (Correct answer)
- A blue ballpoint pen
- A pencil they bring themselves
- A red marker
Correct answer: A computer-readable sign pen (provided)
Test-takers fill bubbles with a special computer-readable sign pen provided at the test site.
TOPIK Guide 3
Roughly how long does the TOPIK II test take to complete?