Abstract: A method using a computer for creating and comprehensively analyzing in an integrated manner a test and course of study or job performance, assessing multiple transferrable skills within the context of course competencies at the individual test assessment level, comprising the steps of selecting a desired taxonomy system having a plurality of taxonomy items defining abilities relating to learning, performance or achievement pertaining to the course of study, storing in memory an assessment item, the proposed answers, and the correct answer, for each assessment item, storing in memory the appropriate taxonomy items in the taxonomy system that pertain to the abilities which the respective assessment item addresses, repeatedly storing in memory a new assessment item, the appropriate taxonomy items, and appropriate proposed and correct answer for each assessment item, to create an entire test of a common variety (multiple choice, essay, performance) and so as to allow retrieval of all answers and coded informatio