A standardized test is a test administered and scored in a standard manner. The following are such tests as administered across the United States.

Ability/Achievement tests

Ability/ Achievement tests are used to evaluate a student's or worker's understanding, comprehension, knowledge and/or capability in a particular area. They are used in academics, professions and many other areas. A general distinction is usually made between tests of ability/ aptitude (intelligence tests) versus tests of achievement (academic proficiency).

IQ tests

Achievement tests

Public schools

Other tests

The test of General Educational Development (GED) and Test Assessing Secondary Completion TASC evaluate whether a person who has not received a high school diploma has academic skills at the level of a high school graduate. Private tests are tests created by private institutions for various purposes, such as progress monitoring in K-12 classrooms.

Admissions tests

Admissions tests are used in the admission process at elite or private elementary and secondary schools, as well as most colleges and universities. They are generally used to predict the likelihood of a student's success in an academic setting.

Secondary school

Undergraduate

Graduate/professional schools

Language proficiency

Psychological tests

Professional certification tests

Armed Forces

ASVAB (United States) required for entry into any branch of The United States Military. Other tests, such as AFOQT and ASTB are used for officers.