Pretest (noun)

A test or examination given before a main event or test to gauge the level of preparedness or familiarity with the material.

Origin:

From the latin prae (before) + test (test). first recorded in english in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The students were given a pretest before the final exam to see what they already knew.
2. The teacher gave a pretest to see what the students learned from the lesson.
3. She took a pretest to evaluate her level of proficiency in the language.
4. They gave a pretest to the students to measure their understanding of the topic.
5. The company gave a pretest to the employees before the training.