Which term refers to the review process for ensuring assessment quality?

• A. Investigative Techniques
• B. Entry Procedure
• C. Post-Results Services
• D. External Moderation

Answer: (D)

External moderation is the process where an independent moderator reviews a sample of assessments and marking to ensure standards are applied consistently across centres. This helps guarantee reliability and fairness by checking that the marking aligns with the awarding body’s criteria and that the evidence supports the grades. It’s specifically about quality assurance of the assessment process, not about investigation methods, enrollment steps, or actions after results. The other options relate to methods used in criminology, enrollment procedures, or post-result checks, none of which focus on reviewing and standardizing assessment quality across centres.