The purpose of the study is to analyze the results of the demonstration exam conducted at the Institute of Construction and Architecture of the Ural Federal University, and to identify the shortcomings of the student training methodology. Research hypothesis: adjusting the teaching methodology will improve the level of training and the results of intermediate certification in the form of a demonstration exam. The research methods are experiment, measurement, analysis. As a result of the study, based on the obtained expert assessments, an analysis of the results of the exam was made and conclusions were formulated for adjusting the methodology for preparing and organizing demonstration exams in the future.