The examinations whether considered good or bad

In our system of education today, examination is a common feature. Our present education system has often been criticized as too examination-oriented. However, one must remember that in offices and other areas of work, examinations still feature clearly. There is no doubt that the dread and influence of examinations cause much preparation work. So it therefore appears that examinations whether considered good or bad would stay for a while. Examinations are means to test a person on how much he knows or how much he has learnt from a particular course. It is designed to make students study. In our competitive world of today, examinations have a highly selecting or filtering role. In Universities, students have to pass annual examinations before they are allowed to continue, or study harder courses. Moreover, for entrance into university, pre-university examination results would provide a guide as to whether a student has the minimum qualifications necessary. This is because the number of seats in universities is limited and only deserving, hardworking students should be given a place. In offices, whether government or private ones, examination results show clearly whether a person is fit for promotion. The results indicate how much he knows about his work.