Is proctoring a written exam the same as evaluating a skills exam?

Proctoring a written exam and evaluating a skills exam are indeed not the same. Proctoring involves overseeing a testing environment to ensure that the exam is conducted fairly, without any cheating or unauthorized assistance. It focuses primarily on monitoring the integrity of the exam-taking process and ensuring that all protocols are followed.

On the other hand, evaluating a skills exam requires assessing a candidate's practical abilities or competencies in a specific area. This evaluation involves observing techniques, application of knowledge, and performance in real-time scenarios, which often includes hands-on tasks rather than merely verifying written responses.

The distinction between the two processes highlights different competencies being assessed: one is about ensuring the environment and rules are upheld (proctoring a written exam), while the other is about assessing practical skills and outcomes (evaluating a skills exam).