What type of assessment uses tasks that replicate real-life activities (e.g., role-plays, letters, forms)?

What type of assessment uses tasks that replicate real-life activities (e.g., role-plays, letters, forms)?

• A. Direct test
• B. Indirect test
• C. Diagnostic test
• D. Norm-referenced test

Answer: (A)

That kind of assessment uses tasks that reproduce real-life activities, such as role-plays, writing a letter, or filling out forms. It requires you to actually perform the task, showing how well you can apply skills in a realistic context rather than just recalling facts or choosing the right answer. This direct, performance-based approach is ideal for measuring authentic ability and transfer of learning to real situations. Indirect assessments focus on knowledge or attitudes about tasks rather than performing them, diagnostic tests target specific weaknesses to guide instruction, and norm-referenced tests compare performance to a broader group rather than focusing on real-task execution.