The stupidity / complexity of MCQ

Let's take an example. In a certain implementation, we have this definition 'Process A is applied, After that Process B is applied, we obtain the end result'

The Multiple Choice answers would be like

  • Process A, followed by B
  • Process B, followed by A
  • A, B work in parallel
  • A, B are independent process

When we are doing something practically we will remember it from steps, end results. This step/sequence will be implied learning. With the MCQ this becomes more of remember, memorize, recall, attention-based learning.
Because of this type of question only our 'Engineers lack creativity', 'Doctors lack empathy'.
Exams must be a measure of applied knowledge not memorized knowledge. It is a sad state with all the level of entrance exams designed to kill curiosity and experimentation.
This kind of system only makes us incompetent at a global level. Remember why we are not able to create Tesla / innovate at par with China.

Keep Thinking!!!

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