A test administered at the end of a course to determine whether the objectives have been achieved is called what?

• A. Summative Test
• B. Formative Test
• C. Diagnostic Test
• D. Placement Test

Answer: (A)

End-of-instruction assessments that measure whether the learning objectives were met are called summative assessments. They look at overall achievement after the course has concluded and are often used for final grades or program evaluation. This differs from formative assessments, which happen during instruction to monitor progress and guide teaching, diagnostic tests, which uncover prior knowledge or gaps before or early in instruction, and placement tests, which determine where a learner should begin in a program. The description in the question fits best with summative assessment because it evaluates the outcomes after completing the course.