A performance-based assessment evaluates how a person applies knowledge by completing a realistic task or responding to a scenario. Unlike a test focused mainly on recall, it can measure practical judgment, problem-solving, and communication in context.
In cyber security, this format can test skills such as investigating a simulated alert, configuring a control, or explaining a response to a security incident. It may provide a more practical view of competence, but assessments need clear criteria, consistent scoring, and appropriate review or appeal processes. When AI evaluates responses, versioning, calibration, and auditability help ensure that similar performance receives similar results.