Question

Advantages and disadvantages of closed book examination

Answer 1

Advantages:

1) better for determining the mental capacity of a child.

2) determines the cramming capacity of a child.

3) increases the learning capacity of a child.

Disadvantages:

1) pressurises the child

2) possess a mental burden on the child as the child has to cram everything from the syllabus in order to give the exam.

Answer 2

closed book examination

This is the traditional mode of assessment, in which students are allowed to take no notes, books or other reference material into the examination room, relying entirely on their memory to answer the questions set.

advantages of closed book examination

• closed-book exams stimulated deep learning more than open-book exams.
• students feel more confident when preparing for closed-book tests
• Closed-Book Exams Actually Encourage Deeper Learning and Retention.

disadvantages of closed book examination

• May not have the exact answer the respondent wants to give.
• Can put ideas into respondents' minds.
• Respondents may select answers most similar to true response, even though it is different.
• Many options may confuse the respondent.