Richard has just received the scores from the standardized test administered by his school. He blames the test. Because English is his second language, the wording on the test was unfamiliar to him, and this was the main reason he could not get the correct answers. Richard's complaint stems from what problem with some standardized tests?

A. Non-uniform testing procedures
B. Reliability
C. Fairness
D. Validity


Answer: C

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