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An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.
An examination (exam) is a test. Many things may be examined, but the word is most often used for an assessment of a person.
It measures a test-taker’s knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or ability or standing in some other topic.
It is a set of questions designed to measure those things. Examinations change and evolve.
They have been used since ancient times.
In education an examination is a test to show the knowledge and ability of a student.
A student who takes an examination is a candidate. The person who decides how well the student has performed is the examiner.
An examination may be a written test, an on-screen test or a practical test.
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Examples of a practical test may be: driving a car, speaking a language, playing a musical instrument and doing a scientific experiment.
An on-screen test is a test which uses the computer.
If the candidate is successful he will have passed the examination.
If he is unsuccessful he will have failed. In some cases it is possible for a student who has failed to take the exam again another time.
A student who passes an examination may get a certificate or diploma. Some certificates are professional qualifications, allowing the person to do a particular job, e.g. plumber, teacher, doctor, lawyer.
An examination, usually internally set and marked, which is designed to give candidates experience of the examination process, as well as to identify areas of weakness in their knowledge and understanding which they need to improve before sitting the examination proper.
It is commonly used in schools to prepare pupils for public examinations such as the General Certificate of Secondary Education and General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examinations.
It can also be used in higher education, from first degree right up to doctorate level, where it is not uncommon for a candidate to be given a mock viva in preparation for the real event.
Such examinations are often referred to simply as ‘mocks’
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