Which of the following is NOT a learning level a knowledge test item may test?

• A. Recognition
• B. Application
• C. Synthesis
• D. Recall

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that knowledge test items are designed to assess memory-based and straightforwardly applicable skills, such as recalling facts, recognizing correct information, or applying a rule to a given situation. Synthesis, however, involves combining elements to create something new or novel, which is a higher-level, creative task. That kind of processing typically isn’t measured by standard knowledge test items like multiple-choice questions; it’s usually evaluated through performance tasks, essays, or projects where you generate or design something. So the option that represents a learning level not typically tested by a knowledge test item is synthesis.