The history professor decided to use an open-book examination to assess students' understanding of the subject rather than their memorization skills.
历史教授决定采用开卷考试来评估学生对学科的理解，而不是他们的记忆技能。
In the open-book examination, students are allowed to consult any notes or books they have prepared.
在开卷考试中，学生被允许参考他们准备的任何笔记或书籍。