TOPIK Korean Culture and Test Strategy 2

Question 1

TOPIK II is divided into how many levels of certification (Level 3 to Level 6)?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

TOPIK II awards one of four levels — 3, 4, 5, or 6 — based on the total score.

Question 2

On the TOPIK answer sheet, what color writing instrument must be used to mark answers?

Accepted Answer

The provided computerized pen (black)

Answer

Test-takers must use the official computerized sign pen (black) provided at the test site.

Question 3

Which Korean holiday, celebrating the harvest, is often called 'Korean Thanksgiving'?

Accepted Answer

Chuseok

Answer

Chuseok is the autumn harvest festival when families honor ancestors and share food.

Question 4

A common time-management strategy for the TOPIK II reading section is to:

Accepted Answer

Skip difficult questions and return later

Answer

Skipping hard items and returning later prevents wasting time and losing easy points.

Question 5

What is the traditional Korean alphabet called?

Accepted Answer

Hangeul

Answer

Hangeul is the native Korean script created in the 15th century.

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Practice Test