International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management
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ISSN: 2454-1311 | Vol-11, Issue-6; Nov-Dec, 2025
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Analysis of Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P)
Electronics Engineers Licensure Examinations (2021-
2023): Basis for a Proposed Test Bank
Ryan John De Lara1, Leo Ramos2, John Jason Villaroman3, Maria Catalina Tugaff4
1Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Technology, WU-P
2Faculty,College of Engineering and Computer Technology, WU-P
3Director, Quality Assurance Office, WU-P
4Secretary, College of Engineering and Computer Technology, WU-P
Received: 30 Sept 2025; Received in revised form: 29 Oct 2025; Accepted: 03 Nov 2025; Available online: 08 Nov 2025
Abstract— “Analysis of WUP Electronics Engineers Licensure Examinations (2021-2023): Basis for a
Proposed Test Bank” is a descriptive study that examines the performance of WUP Electronics Engineering
(EE) examinees in four significant subjects, which are Communications Engineering, General Engineering
& Applied Sciences, Electronics Engineering, and Engineering Mathematics. With an average mark of
58.8%, well short of the 75% pass requirement, and just 12 out of 80 passing, the figures show that
engineering mathematics is the toughest subject. Also, with just 12 passing and an average mark of 63.8%,
Electronics Engineering showed a low pass rate. Communications Engineering recorded 21 passes, against
14 pass candidates for General Engineering & Applied Sciences. The overall challenge of the licensing
examinations was indicated by the absence of top scores of 95% or higher in any subject among the examinees.
The researchers recommend enhancing the curriculum in Electronics Engineering, offering special support
for Engineering Mathematics, and implementing practice exams and mock tests to identify areas of weakness
and sharpen test-taking skills to enhance student performance. To create a good learning environment, study
groups that encourage peer-to-peer collaboration are also recommended. The development of a large test bank
that provides personalized practice materials specific to exam structures is at the core of these concepts, with
the end goal of improving student preparedness and passing rates.
Keywords— Communications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, General Engineering,
Licensure Examination, Mathematics, Wesleyan University-Philippines
I. INTRODUCTION engineering profession and advances national
The licensure examination is a crucial milestone for development (Alam & Forhad, 2022).
engineering students, especially those enrolled in the
For WUP Electronics Engineering students, the
Electronics Engineering program at Wesleyan
licensure exam represents both a challenge and an
University Philippines (WUP). It serves as a formal
opportunity. It demands a comprehensive
assessment that certifies whether graduates possess
understanding of core engineering principles and the
the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies
ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical
required to practice professionally. Beyond individual
problems. Successfully navigating this exam opens
success, passing this test improves the school's
doors to professional licensure, which is essential for
standing and guarantees that its graduates fulfill
career progression, eligibility for higher positions, and
industry requirements, which advances the
participation in specialized engineering projects. It
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also instills confidence and credibility, affirming that II. METHODOLOGY
the graduate is equipped to uphold safety, innovation, This research study utilized documentary analysis.
and ethical standards in their work. (Hu, Mao, Fu, According to Grant (2022), “documentary analysis is
Wu, & Zhou, 2023). research which involves documents as the data”.
Given the significance of the licensure examination, it Licensure examination results from 2021-2023 of the
is imperative for educational institutions like WUP to Bachelor of Electronics Engineering of Wesleyan
continuously enhance their academic programs and University Philippines were analyzed and explored in
support systems. This involves embracing novel this study. A total of 80 examination takers were
instructional approaches, revising curricula to meet included in this study. Their examination results were
new industry needs, and equipping students with analyzed and discussed in this study. This research
sufficient resources like review materials, practice was conducted during the second semester of school
examinations, and mentoring. Focusing on critical year 2024-2025.
thinking, problem-solving, and experiential learning
can more adequately equip students to contend with
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
the demanding character of the exam and the
professional challenges they will encounter in the Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination-
future (Mangiduyos & Subia, 2021). October 2021, April 2022, October 2022, & April 2023
In addition, creating an environment of collaboration Table 1. Overall Performance in Engineering Mathematics
and inspiration is crucial in assisting students with of 80 Examinees from October 2021 to April 2023
resilience and confidence development. Providing Percentage Scores Engineering
peer study groups, offering individualized review Mathematics
sessions, and incorporating real-world engineering 25 to 34 7
applications within courses can enhance learning and
35 to 44 4
facilitate exam preparedness (Zhang, Morphew &
Stelzer, 2023). With the prioritization of these 45 to 54 17
strategies, Wesleyan University Philippines can equip 55 to 64 25
its Electronics Engineering students to perform well in
65 to 74 15
their licensure examinations and become capable,
confident professionals who can contribute valuable 75 to 84 12
services to the field of engineering. 85 to 94 0
An action that would practically augment the support 95 and above 0
of WUP Electronics Engineering students on licensure
Total Examinees (N) 80
exam preparation is the creation and application of a
complete test bank. The test bank will be comprised of Mean Percentage Score 58.8
a variety of practice questions as well as sample exams Mean Passing 75
on all of the pertinent subjects, formulated to resemble Percentage
the format and level of difficulty of the real licensure
Lowest Score 27
exam. Through consistent interaction with these
resources, students can determine their strengths and Highest Score 84
weaknesses, get accustomed to exam trends, and
sharpen their time management and test-taking skills.
Table 1 shows the overall results in Engineering
Moreover, the test bank may also be utilized as an
Mathematics of 80 Electronics Engineering takers
effective tool for educators to customize their teaching
from the examination in October 2021 to April 2023.
strategies and give precise feedback, eventually
The table shows the scores of 80 students on an
enhancing the efficacy of exam preparation and
Engineering Mathematics test. The majority of
passing rates (Harrell, Subramaniam, Long,
students had a score of between 55% and 64%, and
Thompson, & Pope, 2023).
fewer students scored very high or very low. The
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mean score was 58.8%, which is lower than the pass Most Electronics Engineering examinees scored
mark of 75%. The lowest score was 27%, and the between 55 and 74 percent, with 31 out of 80 getting
highest score was 84%. This indicates a large number 65–74 percent and 20 getting 55–64 percent. Very few
of students failed the test, and no one scored in the scored above 75 percent (only 12 people), and nobody
upper ranges. It indicates that the students felt that the scored higher than 84 percent. At the lower end, only
test was difficult and might need extra attention in 4 people scored between 35–44 percent, and nobody
order to develop their math skills (Kukreti & Broering, scored below 35 percent.
2019). The findings indicate that a considerable The average score was 63.8 percent, which is below
number of students are struggling with attaining the the passing mark of 75 percent. The lowest score was
required competency in engineering mathematics, 38, and the highest was 82. This means most students
which could negatively affect their general academic did not pass, and only a small number came close to
growth and confidence in the subject. There is a or above the passing score. The results suggest that
requirement for increased instructional assistance, i.e., many students need more support or preparation to
increased tutoring, revised pedagogical approaches, meet the passing standard.
or further material to be studied, since the average
These findings imply that the majority of Electronics
mark is far from the passing mark, and no student
Engineering examinees are struggling to meet the
achieved high scores. In an effort to assist students in
required passing standard, as most scored below 75
developing their mathematics base, improving
percent. This highlights a need for improved teaching
performance, and increasing their chances of success
strategies or additional support to help more students
in their engineering degrees, these deficiencies need to
achieve passing scores (Nurdianingsih, 2021).
be addressed.
Table 3. Overall Performance in General Engineering &
Table 2. Overall Performance in Electronics Engineering
Applied Sciences of 80 Examinees from October 2021 to
of 80 Examinees from October 2021 to April 2023
April 2023
Electronics
Percentage Scores Percentage Scores General Engineering &
Engineering
Applied Sciences
25 to 34 0
25 to 34 0
35 to 44 4
35 to 44 10
45 to 54 13
45 to 54 15
55 to 64 20
55 to 64 18
65 to 74 31
65 to 74 22
75 to 84 12
75 to 84 14
85 to 94 0
85 to 94 1
95 and above 0
95 and above 0
Total Examinees (N) 80
Total Examinees 80
Mean Percentage Score 63.8 (N)
Mean Passing Mean Percentage 61
75
Percentage Score
Lowest Score 38 Mean Passing 75
Highest Score 82 Percentage
Lowest Score 35
Table 2 exhibits the overall results in Electronics Highest Score 87
Engineering of 80 Electronics Engineering takers from
the examination in October 2021 to April 2023.
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Table 3 presents the overall results in General 85 to 94 2
Engineering and Applied Sciences of 80 Electronics
95 and above 0
Engineering takers from the examination in October
2021 to April 2023. Total
80
Examinees (N)
Fewer students in General Engineering & Applied
Sciences scored higher than 75 percent, while the Mean
majority of the 80 students in the course received Percentage 63.4
scores between 55 and 74 percent. Only one student Score
received extremely high scores (between 85 and 94 Mean Passing
percent), while other students received lower scores 75
Percentage
(between 35 and 54 percent).
Lowest Score 31
The minimum passing mark was 75 percent, and the
mean score was 61 percent. This means that most of Highest Score 87
the students failed and need special help to improve
their understanding and performance in this area.
Table 4 displays the overall results in
These findings suggest that most students are
Communications Engineering and Applied Sciences
struggling to achieve the passing mark in General
of 80 Electronics Engineering takers from the
Engineering & Applied Sciences. It lays emphasis on
examination in October 2021 to April 2023.
the need for enhanced teaching approaches and
Most of the 80 students in Communications
additional support in order for students to move
forward with their knowledge and pass the course Engineering & Applied Sciences did pretty well, with
scores between 55 and 84 percent. A smaller number
(Arashpour et al.,2023).
scored below 55, and only a few scored very high over
Table 4. Overall Performance in Communications
85 percent. The average score was 63.4%, which is
Engineering & Applied Sciences of 80 Examinees from
lower than the 75% needed to pass. This means that a
October 2021 to April 2023
lot of students didn't pass and needed extra help to
Percentage Communications Engineering understand the material better and do better in this
Scores & Applied Sciences class.
25 to 34 2 These results show that a lot of students know the
basics of Communications Engineering, but a lot of
35 to 44 9
them are not meeting the passing standard. This
45 to 54 11 shows that more help and specific teaching methods
55 to 64 16 are needed to help more students do well in this
subject (Thompson & Copeland, 2020).
65 to 74 19
75 to 84 21
Table 5. Summary Table of Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination- October 2021, April 2022, October 2022 & April
2023
Engineering Electronics General Engineering & Communications
Percentage Scores
Mathematics Engineering Applied Sciences Engineering
25 to 34 7 0 0 2
35 to 44 4 4 10 9
45 to 54 17 13 15 11
55 to 64 25 20 18 16
65 to 74 15 31 22 19
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75 to 84 12 12 14 21
85 to 94 0 0 1 2
95 and above 0 0 0 0
Total Examinees
80 80 80 80
(N)
Mean Percentage
58.8 63.8 61.0 63.4
Score
Mean Passing
75 75 75 75
Percentage
Lowest Score 27 38 35 31
Highest Score 84 82 87 87
The table illustrates that the engineering mathematics refine test-taking strategies. Lastly, collaborating with
subject is the most difficult among the four subjects peers in study groups can foster a supportive learning
taken by EE examiners, indicating that just 12 out of environment (Vauras et al, 2003).
80 candidates achieved a passing grade, with scores
varying from 27 to 84. This particular subject is very
IV. CONCLUSIONS AND
difficult for WUP EE takers, as indicated by a mean
RECOMMENDATIONS
passing rate of 58.8%, which is much lower than the
75% passing threshold. Likewise, Electronics The following conclusions and recommendations are
Engineering has also 12 passers like the Engineering derived from the findings of the study:
Mathematics area, although it is considered easier, 1. With a mean score of 58.8%, well below the 75%
with passing score rates of 63.8%; however, it is still passing threshold, and only 12 out of 80
below the required 75%. candidates passing, engineering mathematics is
Only 14 candidates were successful in the field of the most difficult subject for WUP EE
General Engineering & Applied Sciences, but examinees.
Communications Engineering had a considerably 2. With only 12 passing candidates and an average
higher number of successful candidates, with 21 score of 63.8%, Electronics Engineering is still
individuals passing. Nevertheless, the lack of any below the required passing rate even though it
students who achieved the highest grades of 95 and is thought to be easier than Engineering
above highlights the overall difficulty of the Mathematics.
examination across disciplines for WUP EE students. 3. Although there were 14 successful applicants in
General Engineering & Applied Sciences and 21
Based on these findings, WUP must provide
in Communications Engineering, no student
additional support and resources to students
received a top score of 95 or higher in any
struggling with engineering mathematics, such as
subject, underscoring the exams' general
intensive and targeted study sessions, particularly
difficulty.
allocating more time and resources to mastering
4. In order to overcome these obstacles, WUP
difficult subjects, aiming to improve their success rate
should give students who are having trouble
in this challenging subject. Furthermore, there should
with Engineering Mathematics extra help
be a concerted effort to enhance the curriculum and
through focused, intense study sessions and
teaching methods in Electronics engineering to bridge
devote more funds to challenging courses in
the gap between the current passing rate and the
order to increase success rates.
required threshold of 75%. Additionally, utilizing
5. To help students reach the 75% passing
practice exams and mock tests can help simulate the
requirement, the Electronics Engineering
exam environment, identify areas of weakness, and
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