Which term describes a test that evaluates a learner's understanding of a specific course or study programme?

• A. Achievement test
• B. Dictogloss
• C. Dipthong
• D. Diglossia

Answer: (A)

Measuring what a learner has learned in a specific course or program is what an achievement test does. It aligns with the syllabus and learning objectives, and checks mastery of the content that was actually taught, giving a direct read on how well those targeted outcomes were met. In contrast, a dictogloss is a language activity that focuses on listening and reconstructing text to practice skills, not a formal measure of course mastery. A diphthong is a type of vowel sound, and diglossia describes a sociolinguistic situation where two language varieties are used in different contexts, neither of which are assessments of course learning. So, the term that best fits is achievement test.