Exams

The Definition: To examine somebody or something is to inspect it closely; hence, an examination is a detailed inspection or analysis of an object or person.

In an academic or professional context, examinations 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 driving or professional licence, depending on the examination's objectives. A competive examination is an examination where applicants compete for a limited number of positions, as opposed to merely having to reach a certain level to pass.

An Exam is what is set to evalute you on y our knowledgment of the material. They serve as check points throught your educational career to make sure your capable of what is being asked.