challenge exam

Noun

 * 1) An examination that assesses a person's existing knowledge rather than coming at the end of a taught course.
 * 2) * 2016 After the Military Handbook (page 41)
 * Take “challenge exams”, such as a college-level equivalency exam: You can convert knowledge learned outside the classroom into credits toward a college program. This can save you time and money.
 * Take “challenge exams”, such as a college-level equivalency exam: You can convert knowledge learned outside the classroom into credits toward a college program. This can save you time and money.