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An examination book, or exam book, or Blue book is a
notebook used by students of many
post-secondary schools in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
to write
essay
An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument, but the definition is vague, overlapping with those of a letter, a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story. Essays have been sub-classified as formal a ...
s and answer multiple short-answer questions when their
assessment tests are administered. The books commonly have blue cover and are titled "Blue book", although books called simply "Examination book" can be found as well.
Blue books typically have dimensions or , and contain from four to twelve sheets of
ruled paper,
stapled
through the fold.
See also
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Blue book exam
A blue book exam is a type of test administered at many post-secondary schools in the United States. Blue book exams typically include one or more essays or short-answer questions. Sometimes the instructor will provide students with a list of po ...
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Exercise book
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Notebook
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Ruled paper
References
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School examinations
Notebooks