This test evaluates your ability to assess whether contributed sentences are suitable for inclusion in a speech dataset.

Focus areas include:

• Validator responsibility and dataset fit

• Naturalness and speakability

• Sentence structure and completeness

• Numbers, symbols, and formatting

• Originality and copyright risk

• Language consistency and locale accuracy

• Dataset usefulness and redundancy

Validators help maintain dataset quality by ensuring submissions meet established standards.

IMPORTANT: This assessment is not meant to be difficult or trick you.

Its purpose is to confirm that validators understand how to recognize high-quality contributions and identify issues that could reduce dataset usefulness or safety.

Focus on applying guidelines carefully and consistently.

The assessment consists of 30 total questions.

Estimated duration: 10–15 minutes.

Questions focus on realistic validation scenarios and quality judgments.

Please review carefully before starting.

Timed Questions

• Each question includes a countdown timer.

• If time runs out, your current answer will be automatically submitted.

• The assessment advances to the next question.

Forward-Only Navigation

• Once a question is submitted, you cannot return to it.

• Previous answers cannot be changed.

To pass the assessment:

• You must score at least 80% (24 out of 30 correct answers).

You have 3 total attempts for this assessment.

Important:

• Starting the test counts as one attempt.

• Interrupted sessions still count toward attempt limits.

• Additional attempts are not available once all attempts are used. The Effect AI Team cannot reset your attempts.

Before starting:

• Use a stable internet connection.

• Avoid switching devices or browsers during the test.

• Ensure you can complete the assessment without interruption.

Step 1: Start the Assessment

Begin from the Capability Marketplace.

Step 2: Evaluate Scenarios

• Carefully read each validation scenario.

• Apply dataset guidelines consistently.

• Work steadily within the timed format.

Step 3: Evaluation

After completion:

• Your responses are evaluated based on validation accuracy and consistency.

Step 4: Capability Unlock

If you pass:

• The Common Voice Validator capability may be granted.

• Validation workflows may become available.

Validator tasks involve additional responsibility, as your decisions help maintain dataset quality.

Step 5: Access New Tasks

After unlocking:

• Return to your dashboard.

• Check for newly available validation workflows.

Once the assessment is completed:

• Your score is calculated.

• Eligible capabilities can be claimed.

• Access updates may appear shortly afterward.

If something seems unclear:

• Review Common Voice validation task guides.

• Check Discord announcements.

• Ask questions in Alpha support channels.