Examination

In an academic or professional context, examinations (or exams for short) are tests which aim to determine the ability of a student or a prospective practitioner. Exams are usually written tests, although some may be practical or have practical components, and vary greatly in structure, content and difficulty depending on the subject, the age group of the tested persons and the profession. A person who passes an examination receives a diploma, a professional licence, depending on the examination's objectives.

A competitive examination is an examination where applicants compete for a limited number of positions (i.e. when applying to a university), as opposed to merely having to reach a certain level to pass.

A comprehensive examination is a specific type of exam taken by graduate students, which may determine their eligibility to continue their studies.

A final examination (or final exam) is a test given to students at the end of a course of study or training. Although the term can be used in the context of physical training, it most often occurs in the academic world. Most high schools, colleges, and universities run final exams at the end of a particular academic term, typically a quarter or semester, or more traditionally at the end of a complete degree course.


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