What type of test has right or wrong answers and can be marked objectively?

• A. Objective test
• B. Essay test
• C. Oral test
• D. Portfolio

Answer: (A)

Tests in which answers are either right or wrong and can be marked objectively rely on fixed response options and a predetermined answer key. Because scoring is based on a standard, there is little room for interpretation, so the grader applies the same criteria to every respondent, yielding high reliability and consistency across examinees. This is typical of formats like multiple-choice questions, true/false, or matching. Other assessment types—such as essays, oral exams, or portfolios—depend on judgment about quality, organization, and demonstration of skills, which introduces subjectivity and variation between scorers. Therefore, the type of test described is an objective test.