Program Error Disrupts Biological Classification Engineer Practical Exam; 120 Examinees to Retake Test
Exam delayed and halted at 5 of 14 test centers
120 examinees to take retest
HRD Korea to hold retest over three days, November 6-8
Compensation payments also to be announced
An error in the video program during the practical portion of the national qualification exam for Biological Classification Engineers caused delays and interruptions. The Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) has decided to hold a retest for 120 affected examinees.
According to HRD Korea on November 2, a file error caused by inadequate checks of the video program before the exam occurred during the third practical exam for Biological Classification Engineers (Animal) at 14 test centers nationwide on November 1.
This exam is held once a year. HRD Korea changed some aspects of the exam format this year to include video viewing. However, the error is believed to have occurred because the program files were different versions during implementation.
After the incident, the exam was completed as scheduled at nine test centers, where 210 examinees were given on-site assistance. At the other five centers, where 120 examinees were taking the exam, delays in resolving the error led to extended waiting times.
The practical exam for Biological Classification Engineers (Plant) was also scheduled at those centers from 1 p.m. HRD Korea halted the exam after informing examinees that it would hold a retest and provide compensation, in order to minimize inconvenience and confusion.
HRD Korea plans to hold a three-day retest from November 6 to 8 for the 120 examinees who completed the written-answer portion on the day of the exam but were unable to take the video-based portion.
Details, including the retest schedule and location and the compensation criteria, will be provided individually by phone to those eligible. Examinees who already took the video-based exam on the day, as well as those who did not attend, will not be eligible for the retest.
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HRD Korea said, "We once again sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and confusion caused to examinees affected by the incident and those eligible for the retest. We will take all necessary steps as quickly as possible, including analyzing the cause of the incident and developing measures to prevent a recurrence."
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