Which of the following is one of the four parts of an objective?

• A. A measure that can be clearly marked
• B. The client's favorite snack
• C. A group activity
• D. A random target

Answer: (A)

In objective writing, you specify a target that is clearly observable and measurable. One of the four parts is the degree or criterion—the exact level of performance required for success, described in a way that can be clearly marked or scored. This makes the objective assessable and ensures progress can be tracked.

The measure that can be clearly marked fits this role because it defines how well the client must perform to meet the goal (the standard, such as accuracy, speed, or number of trials). The other options don’t provide a measurable standard or target: a snack describes something unrelated to performance, a group activity is about context rather than what the client will do or how well, and a random target lacks specificity and measurability.