That is a fair point and I realize that I do remember some facts because the questions on the respective exams were, in my opinion back then, terrible. I would, however, consider most of these facts trivial by now. Still, it has played a role in my understanding of the matter.
On the other hand, these tests are usually meant to evaluate learning progress and are not themselves thought of as teaching material. I find this quite unfortunate and would really wish that an exam were more like an individual learning session but here we are.
Thus, while this question as it it might advance understanding, it might at the same time hinder progress because someone will fail the exam for giving the wrong answer.
Or for spending too much time on a question that someone who failed to get the lesson answered in a second. This is an answer to what if the question is not meant to be answered "correctly" but just to stimulate learning. Unless the whole exam does not get graded - which would be great and hilarious at the same time - I fail to see the fairness here.
On the other hand, these tests are usually meant to evaluate learning progress and are not themselves thought of as teaching material. I find this quite unfortunate and would really wish that an exam were more like an individual learning session but here we are.
Thus, while this question as it it might advance understanding, it might at the same time hinder progress because someone will fail the exam for giving the wrong answer.
Or for spending too much time on a question that someone who failed to get the lesson answered in a second. This is an answer to what if the question is not meant to be answered "correctly" but just to stimulate learning. Unless the whole exam does not get graded - which would be great and hilarious at the same time - I fail to see the fairness here.