Assessment under specific conditions to ensure integrity is known as what?

• A. Internal Assessment
• B. External Assessment
• C. Controlled Assessment
• D. Grading

Answer: (C)

The question is about an assessment method that is conducted under strict, defined conditions to protect fairness and the credibility of the results. Controlled assessment means tasks are completed under specific rules and supervision, with restricted resources and time limits, so every learner faces the same conditions. This setup helps prevent cheating and ensures the evidence shows the learner’s true ability. External assessment involves exams set and marked externally and may not use the same internal controls; internal assessment is marked by teachers within the school; grading is just the process of assigning marks. So, when an item describes assessment under specific conditions to ensure integrity, the best fit is controlled assessment.