Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests?
A) They should minimize or eliminate the use of language.
B) They should not attempt to measure intelligence.
C) They should be composed of items that vary from culture to culture.
D) They should measure values based on a person's cultural background.
E) They should test individual people in their own native language.

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A desirable characteristic of culture-fair tests is that they should minimize or eliminate the use of language, as language can be a barrier for individuals from different cultures who may not speak the same language or have the same level of proficiency in it. A culture-fair test should be designed to measure abilities that are not influenced by an individual's linguistic or cultural background. Choices B, C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not reflect desirable characteristics of culture-fair tests.

Which of the Following Is a Desirable Characteristic of Culture-Fair