Chinese phrase
考试〜是什么？ kǎo shì 〜 shì shén me
Meaning
What is the exam ___ like?
When to use it
It asks what an exam is like, often focusing on its format. It is a neutral way to ask about the types of questions and other basic test details.
Example dialogue
这个 考试 题型 是什么？ zhè ge kǎo shì tí xíng shì shén me
What type of questions are on this exam?
主要是选择题和简答题。 zhǔ yào shì xuǎn zé tí hé jiǎn dá tí
It mainly has multiple-choice and short-answer questions.