The term TYPE OF EXAM can refer to four different types of exams: ORAL (4 letters), BAR (3 letters), Midterm (7 letters), and Multiplechoice (14 letters). An ORAL exam is an assessment of a student's knowledge that is conducted verbally, usually in the form of a conversation between the student and the examiner. A BAR exam is a type of exam taken by law students in order to become a lawyer. A midterm exam is an assessment given during the middle of a course or semester. Finally, a multiplechoice exam is an assessment that requires the student to choose the correct answer from a list of possible answers.