This city simulation game can affect reality.

Two days later, early in the morning, the woodcutter's hut at the resort appeared particularly solemn.

After careful preparation, the first mock exam for carpentry professional qualification certification officially kicked off.

Chen Jun arranged for staff to set up a full set of camera equipment in the woodcutter's hut in advance, and set up eye-catching barriers around it, clearly marking "Simulated examination room, not open to the public for the time being".

The entire examination room was strictly divided to resemble a professional venue as closely as possible.

The three woodworking masters who are still living in the resort have been invited to serve as the chief examiners for this exam.

All the registered students took the exam very seriously, and not a single one was absent. They all arrived at the Woodcutter's Hut before the scheduled time and waited for the exam to begin.

This live broadcast adopted a purely on-site recording mode, with the camera recording silently throughout, without any interaction between people and the audience as usual.

With prior notice, anyone who follows Li Qingxin's account will know the nature and process of this exam.

At 8:30 a.m., the same time as the resort's opening, the theory test started on time.

All the students taking the exam gathered in the same woodcutter's hut, their faces filled with tension and anticipation.

As the chief invigilator, Li Qingxin distributed the sealed exam papers to the candidates one by one.

Unlike regular exam papers, this paper uses a professional layout design. In addition to standard text questions, it also includes a large number of engineering drawings and wood grain identification diagrams that need to be labeled.

The question types include multiple choice, true/false, drawing, and short answer questions.

As for the specific exam questions, without exception, they were all past exam questions, which Chen Jun simply had copied and used.

In terms of difficulty, it is not as difficult as regular academic exams.

Moreover, since the question bank is limited, there are actually only a few questions that change over and over again. As long as you spend a little time memorizing them, you won't be stumped.

To put it simply: failing the exam is harder than passing it.

After all, for traditional carpenters, practical skills are fundamental, while theoretical exams are a product of industry standardization.

For some older carpenters, this form of examination has very limited significance.

However, standardized assessment is an inevitable step for any industry as it develops to maturity.

Although it is a bit too rigid, this format is by no means without its benefits in systematically imparting professional knowledge.

[Attention all candidates, the mock exam for the woodworking vocational qualification certification is now beginning. Please check that your exam paper is complete and fill in your personal information in the designated area. Please remain quiet during the exam and refrain from talking to each other...]

To simulate the real examination environment as closely as possible, Chen Jun specially arranged for a standard broadcast recording to be prepared.

"The exam has officially begun."

After hearing the broadcast announcement, Li Qingxin addressed all the trainees.

"..."

For the next hour or so, the entire examination room was unusually quiet.

Apart from the scratching sound of pens on paper and the occasional sound of a student scratching their head in thought, there was no other major noise.

Due to limitations in presentation format, viewers in the live stream find it difficult to gain a direct viewing experience from the theoretical exam.

However, for the sake of completeness, this segment was still included in the live broadcast.

After the theoretical exam, the main event of the day will begin immediately – the practical skills assessment.

This is the most important part for both the exam itself and the viewers in the live stream.

In terms of score distribution, the practical component is significantly higher than the theoretical exam.

It is no exaggeration to say that some highly skilled test takers may even be able to strategically skip some of the theoretical questions.

However, to be on the safe side, most people don't do that.

[The practical skills assessment will now begin. Candidates are requested to complete their work within the allotted time according to the requirements of the questions. The assessment will focus on evaluating the craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, and overall quality of the work. Timing begins now.]

"Today's task is: using relief carving techniques, create a decorative hanging scroll with the theme of 'Bamboo Brings Peace' on a one-foot square linden wood panel. The composition should be full, with clear layers, smooth carving techniques, and a full display of the form and spirit of bamboo."

As the broadcast announcement came again, Li Qingxin revealed the practical test questions to everyone.

The specific content of the assessment was not disclosed to the trainees beforehand; the questions were randomly selected from the exams of previous years.

The prepared wood was already placed on their respective worktables, and after a brief preparation, the trainees quickly began their creative work.

Everyone started carving, and the entire process was broadcast live from a side angle without any editing.

Shortly after the exam began, the live stream was flooded with comments.

The reason is simple: the sculpting skills displayed by these students on site completely exceeded everyone's expectations.

"I have some doubts about whether this was a professional carpenter hired temporarily from outside."

"It's incredible, considering they've only been trained for fifty days."

"It shouldn't be a plant. I'm a long-time fan, and many of the trainees have actually appeared on camera before."

"Yes, that student in the blue shirt couldn't even hold the carving knife steady at first."

Discussions began in the live chat.

Some questioned it, while others agreed, but what everyone had in common was that they all remained consistently shocked.

Even if the resort did hire these people from outside, it's still quite remarkable that they were able to gather so many powerful experts at once.

It's obvious to the naked eye that these trainees' knife work is precise and skillful, and their grasp of the wood grain is just right.

Each person's work showcases a unique personal style, yet they are all unified by a high level of craftsmanship.

After another two hours of meticulous work, it was already noon, and the practical exam finally came to an end.

The next step is the final stage – the on-site Q&A session.

This process is relatively short, but it accounts for a higher percentage of the total score than the theory exam.

The woodcutter's hut was temporarily divided into three assessment areas, with three masters acting as examiners to ask the trainees one-on-one questions.

These questions are not random; they are all highly professional and in-depth.

Chen Jun had already informed the three of them in advance not to ask any questions that were beyond the scope of the curriculum.

These three masters are all industry giants who came from the last century. Although they are not familiar with standardized examination procedures, their understanding of woodcraft is unparalleled.

No special training is required; just give them a general range, and they will naturally know how to assess the trainees' true level.

The entire process was still broadcast live.

Because it was a one-on-one interview, although each person didn't have many questions to answer, the whole process still lasted quite a long time.

The mock exam didn't end until after noon.