Glossary
What Is Assessment Engine?
An assessment engine is the LMS component that creates, delivers, and scores quizzes, tests, and evaluations to measure learner knowledge.
Last Updated: March 2026
An assessment engine is the testing and evaluation system within an LMS. It supports multiple question types (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, essay, file upload), scoring rules, pass thresholds, time limits, and randomization. Advanced engines include question banks, anti-cheating measures, and adaptive questioning. Assessments serve multiple purposes: knowledge verification (formative), certification testing (summative), and skills gap analysis (diagnostic). The quality of an LMS's assessment engine directly impacts its suitability for certification programs and compliance training.
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What question types does Arythmatic support?
Arythmatic's assessment engine supports multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and more — with automated scoring, pass thresholds, retry policies, and randomization from question banks.
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