The SAT, ACT, and GRE are all tests designed to predict future college performance. They are all:

• A. Diagnostic Tests
• B. Survey Battery
• C. Aptitude Tests
• D. Achievement Tests

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that these tests measure potential ability to perform well in academic settings, not what you have already learned. They’re designed to predict future college performance by assessing general reasoning, problem-solving, and academic skills rather than mastery of specific curricula. That makes them aptitude tests—the kind of assessment that aims to forecast future success based on underlying ability.

Why this fits better than the others: diagnostic tests are used to identify learning difficulties or deficits, which isn’t the purpose of admissions tests. a survey battery would be a collection of measures covering many areas for broader screening, not specifically aimed at predicting college success. achievement tests measure what someone has already learned, not their potential to learn or perform in the future.