Table 1 Test purpose and specifications
From: A survey of English language testing practice in China: the case of six examination boards
Questions | A | B | C | D | E | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1.1 Does your board have test specifications? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
Does the test specification clearly state/provide: | The test purpose? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Â | The language abilities that are tested in each component? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Â | The targeted test population? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Â | The sample test papers? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
(Q1.2–Q1.7) | The sample answers from test takers? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Â | The criteria for evaluation? | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Q1.8 Does your board conduct needs analysis? | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/S | Y | |