In listening exercises, what indication shows a candidate’s understanding of the material presented?

A candidate's understanding of the material presented in listening exercises is best demonstrated by correctly answering comprehension questions related to the audio. This indicates that the candidate has not only heard the information but has also processed and comprehended it well enough to retrieve and articulate the relevant details in response to specific prompts.

When candidates answer comprehension questions correctly, it shows they can grasp the main ideas, themes, and specific details of the audio content. This ability reflects active listening and cognitive processing, which are critical skills in language acquisition and overall comprehension.

While summarizing the audio in their own words can also indicate understanding, it does not directly confirm that every specific detail has been grasped unless the summary is explicitly tied back to comprehension check questions. Repeating back the audio verbatim does not show understanding, as it may simply reflect memorization rather than comprehension of meaning. Identifying the speakers may demonstrate some listening skills but does not encompass a full understanding of the material presented in the audio.