Which of the following are common criteria of tests?

1.Administrative condition

2.All questions of higher-order thinking skills

3.Time limit

4.Nature of questions

5.Marks allocation

A1, 3 & 4 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C2, 3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 3, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

Common criteria of a test include the administrative condition (1), time limit (3), nature of questions (4) and marks allocation (5).

Statement 2, that all questions test higher-order thinking skills, is not a general criterion, as tests mix levels of difficulty.

Administrative conditions cover the uniform setting in which a test is taken.

The time limit and marks allocation govern the pacing and weightage of the test.

The nature of questions decides whether items are objective, short-answer or essay type.

A good test must also satisfy reliability, validity and objectivity as its technical criteria.

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