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Open book examination is to:
1. do away from malpractice of copying
2. test ability of candidates to refer books and learn
3. to test candidates ability on application based knowledge
4. to increase the quality of question paper

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : to test candidates ability on application based knowledge

In an open-book exercise, students are allowed to consult their class notes, textbooks, and other approved material while answering questions.

  • Given the availability of textbooks or other material in the room, teachers will not ask questions that require the mere transfer of information from the textbook to the examination (answer) booklet.
  • However, these examinations are required to be chosen depending upon the purpose. 
  • If the examination tests the skills of problem-solving and critical thinking, then there is no harm in students consulting their textbooks and class notes.
  • If students have to evaluate a conclusion that crucially involves their understanding of the concept, reproducing what the textbook says would be pointless. 

Advantages of open-book exercise

  • It is less demanding on memory because it is no longer necessary for students to cram a lot of facts, figures, and numbers for open-book examination.  
  • It provides a chance for students to acquire knowledge during the preparation process of gathering suitable learning materials rather than simply recalling or rewriting it.
  • It test candidates ability on application-based knowledge
  • It promotes the information retrieval skills of students through finding efficient ways to get the necessary information and data from books and various resources.
  • It enhances the comprehension and synthesizing skills of students because they need to reduce the content of books and other study materials into simple and handy notes for examination.

From the above, we can conclude that an Open book examination is to test candidates' ability to application-based knowledge.

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