○ More than 95% of industry specialists stressed the need for competency-based examinations to be adapted to reflect technological change, such as that related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Comprehensive problem-solving examinations should be offered. However, the present format is multiple-choice, with a focus (40% of the questions) on the memorization of basic information.
○ The reason for the low proportion of work-related problem-solving questions is the use of subject-based examinations.
○ The industry has emphasized the digitization of qualification examinations. However, approximately 83% are currently paper-based tests (PBTs). Some computer-based tests (CBTs) have been developed. However, the memorization questions in the PBTs have been transferred to the CBTs.
○ The digitization of examinations, such as computer-based simulation evaluations, is necessary for accurate evaluations of competencies. Improvements in the examination infrastructure are necessary to facilitate the inclusion of problem-solving questions.