TOPIK Guide 4

Question 1

Which level range corresponds to 'intermediate' proficiency on the TOPIK scale?

Accepted Answer

Levels 3-4

Answer

Levels 3-4 represent intermediate proficiency, while 1-2 are beginner and 5-6 advanced.

Question 2

What does a TOPIK score certificate's validity period generally last?

Accepted Answer

2 years from the announcement of results

Answer

TOPIK certificates are valid for 2 years from the date results are announced.

Question 3

In TOPIK II Listening, how does difficulty generally progress through the section?

Accepted Answer

From easier to harder as questions advance

Answer

Listening questions become progressively more difficult toward the end of the section.

Question 4

Which skill is NOT directly tested on any current standard TOPIK paper-based exam?

Accepted Answer

Speaking

Answer

The traditional TOPIK does not test speaking, though a separate Speaking test (TOPIK Speaking) was later introduced.

Question 5

What is generally the minimum total score for Level 6, the highest level, on TOPIK II?

Accepted Answer

230 points out of 300

Answer

Level 6 requires a total of at least 230 out of 300 on TOPIK II.

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Practice Test