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Which of the following is the most appropriate way to evaluate the learning level of a training course on a new accounting system?

A practical test taken before and after the course is the best way to evaluate learning, because it directly measures the knowledge and skills gained by trainees. Catering feedback only captures reaction, and company profit is a broad results measure influenced by many other factors.

  1. AGiving trainees a practical test on the system before and after the courseCorrect
  2. BAsking trainees whether they liked the catering provided
  3. CComparing the company's annual profit with that of the previous year

Explanation

Learning evaluation measures the knowledge or skills acquired, and before-and-after tests show the improvement. Catering feedback relates to reaction, and annual profit is a results-level measure affected by many factors.

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