Unit 4 is externally assessed and contributes 25% of the diploma. Which option reflects this?

• A. Internally assessed unit, 25% of diploma
• B. Externally assessed unit, 25% of diploma
• C. Externally assessed unit, 25% of certificate
• D. Externally assessed unit, 25% of diploma

Answer: (D)

This question tests how unit assessment type and its weighting are described for a Level 3 Applied Diploma. If Unit 4 is externally assessed and accounts for 25% of the diploma, the description should state an externally assessed unit that contributes 25% to the diploma overall.

Externally assessed means the work is set and marked by the examining body, ensuring standardisation across learners, while internally assessed units are marked by teachers. Also, the reference here is to the diploma, not a certificate, so wording should reflect the diploma’s structure and weighting. Therefore, the description “externally assessed unit, 25% of diploma” matches both the assessment type and the proportion of the final grade.