Which activity best demonstrates a learner's ability to perform a skill after initial instruction?

• A. A lecture recap.
• B. A written quiz.
• C. A return demonstration.
• D. Reading an SOP.

Answer: (C)

Demonstrating a skill after initial instruction relies on performance-based assessment. A return demonstration directly shows the learner executing the skill, allowing you to verify technique, sequencing, timing, and safety. It provides tangible evidence of capability before the learner is trusted to perform independently.

The other activities assess knowledge or understanding rather than actual performance: a lecture recap tests what was heard, a written quiz checks recall of information, and reading an SOP shows familiarity with the procedure but not hands-on execution.