knowledge test

Checking what's learned

A knowledge test is an examination that measures what someone knows about a subject, as opposed to testing skills or physical abilities.

The term appears most often in contexts like driver's licensing, where applicants must pass a knowledge test on traffic laws before taking a road test.

She passed the written knowledge test on her first try.

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answers · questions · multiple choice · fill in the blank · open book · study · study guide · cramming · cram session · grades · passing grade · bell curve · pass · fail · score · evaluation · memorization · recall

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assessment vs. learning activity

knowledge testpractice session

hands-on training · practice drill · study session · tutorial · rehearsal

cognitive domain assessed

knowledge testphysical fitness test

Assessment of bodily conditioning

performance assessment · performance test · practical exam · hands-on assessment · driving test

formal vs. informal assessment

knowledge testgut check

Honest self-examination

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G