Placement test

The function of a placement test is to test existing knowledge. A placement test is always offered prior to a taking learning net or learning object. As soon as a placement test has been taken, it is considered to have been completed. If the participant passes a placement test, the learning net or object that contains the test is considered to have been completed and is skipped. Failing a placement test has no effect on the course completion process.

Self-assessment test

The purpose of a self-assessment test is to monitor the status of one’s own knowledge. Passing or failing such tests has no effect on the course process. Once a self-assessment test has been taken, it is considered to be completed regardless of the result.

Exercise

The purpose ofexercises is to monitor the learning progress. Exercises are considered to have been completed only when they have been passed. In other words, the participant cannot navigate further until he or she has successfully passed the exercise.

Final test

The purpose of a final test is to test the knowledge acquired on completion of a course. A final test is always offered at the end of a learning net or learning object. If the participant does not pass the final test, the learning net or learning object is reset to the status of not completed . In this case, the participant must complete the learning net or learning object again. If the participant passes the test, the whole learning net or learning object is considered to have been completed.