What is an Assessment?

Answer:
An assessment is a benchmark that is used to critique a specific topic, subject or item. Depending on

the field, an assessment can be an appraisal, a tax, a documented evaluation or even a payment. Most appraisals are used for educational purposes and to find the market value on an individual’s assets (e.g.: a house; property). Many establishments will issue an assessment to their customers detailing repair costs for work to be completed.

An environmental assessment analyzes the impact a proposed project, policy or activity will have on its habitat. Many fields of industry will conduct a Needs Assessment that helps to determine the projected needs of a specific program or operation. This can include addressing the “needs” (gaps) between current conditions and those that are desired.


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