In the modern world there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

The exams are often used to evaluate the student’s capabilities. In many countries,
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form of exams is extensively
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. Despite
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,
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questions have been aroused by some people about the outcome of
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on the other hand
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certain that other
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of exams
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as group assignments, projects, and
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might assist to identify the appropriate
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of the personals. People, who encourage the written exam, often argue that
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of the applicants.
For instance
, an engineering professional who
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to check his technical knowledge can attend a competent
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where only combined
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, the students fail to succeed in the written exam due to anxiety and societal pressure.
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to select
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candidate to meet the specific requirements, I would recommend conducting a written examination. Recently, the world
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work demand students or workers with
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variety of interpersonal
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subject knowledge. Many industry experts believe,
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and
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widely help them to identify the candidate who can function in the real world by making quick decisions and managing challenges using emotional and social intelligence.
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, it may lead to the opportunities
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limited to those performing in the oral
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skills
and knowledge the community expect from the generation.
Furthermore
, both approaches may provide a chance to explore in the community.
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