that's right, I have seen FAA pilots being sent back to home 5 minutes later...
the examiner asked 3 questions, as the student didn't know it, he told him it would be better to not even "start" the test.These questions were very basic.
I am still surprised that there is no Instrument written exam under the JAA system.
All is included in the 14 ATP test, but no specific IFR written test.
I don't think one system is better,I think a 40 hours pilot is still a 40hours pilot.