During the Sui Dynasty in China around 605 AD, the imperial court developed a civil service examination system. This was one of the oldest exam systems in the world, designed to test candidates on their knowledge of Confucian philosophy, literature, and governance. Henry Fischel invented the exam to test his students academically. When he was a professor at the University of Indiana. Henry Fischel always saw lenient students who believed that after the end of the year, they will pass to the next class without evaluation. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into who invented exams, and the origin and history of the examination system, tracing its roots from ancient civilizations to modern-day education. Cambodian students taking an exam in order to apply for the Don Bosco Technical School of Sihanoukville in 2008 American students in a computer fundamentals class taking an online test in 2001 An examination (exam or evaluation) or test is an educational assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics (e.g., beliefs). [1] A test may be administered verbally, on paper, on a computer, or in a predetermined area ...
