Aiming at the problems such as weak teaching orientation, separation of teaching and examination, and lack of ability cultivation in “university computer foundation” course examination, the paper explores the reform of the course examination and proposes to construct the examination system based on equal stress on strict standard and ability improvement. It includes paperless examinations from the perspective of full data analysis, comprehensive examination from the perspective of equal stress on both process and result, and multi-level examination where graduation design and final examination coexist from the perspective of teaching students in accordance with their aptitudes. The new constructed examination system not only effectively activates students’ enthusiasm and initiative in learning, but also makes teachers’ choice of teaching contents and methods more targeted.