A test or an examination (or "exam") is an
assessment, often administered on paper or on the
computer, intended to measure the test-takers' or respondents' (often a
student)
knowledge,
skills,
aptitudes or many other topics (e.g.,
beliefs). Tests are often used in
education,
professional certification,
counseling,
psychology (e.g.,
MMPI), the military, and many other fields.
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