3. There are two types of tests that are commonly used in academic institutions. The first type of test is the achievement test. This is used at the end of a term, for example, to evaluate how much students have learned about a subject. Another commonly used test is the aptitude test. This kind of test might measures students' ability, or aptitude, to learn, and is often used to predict how well students might do in the future. An aptitude test might measure verbal language skills, creativity in art subjects, or clerical skills such as typing.