The document discusses various concepts related to assessment and evaluation in education. It defines assessment as measuring intended learning outcomes and evaluation as systematically determining the extent to which learning objectives are achieved. There are different types of assessments - formative assessments provide feedback during a course, while summative assessments evaluate learning at the end. Various tools for assessment are discussed, including written exams using open-ended and fixed choice questions, as well as practical exams. The key aspects of ensuring valid, reliable and objective assessments are also summarized.