On-screen examinations

This document has been written to help you.
Read it carefully and follow the instructions.

If there is anything you do not understand ask your teacher.

Be on time for your on-screen exams(s). If you are late, your work might not be accepted.

Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the on-screen exam.

If you try to cheat or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your exams.

Only take into the exam room the materials and equipment which are allowed for that exam.

You must not take any unauthorised material into the exam room, including:

(a) notes;

(b) earphones or earbuds (e.g. AirPods), MP3/4 players or similar devices, smart glasses, tablets (e.g. iPads or iPods);

(c) mobile phone;

(d) a watch.Unless you are told otherwise, you must not have access to:

(e) AI tools, email, graphics packages or computer aided design software, portable storage media, e.g. memory sticks, social media sites, spreadsheets or the internet;

(f) prepared templates .Bringing unauthorised material into the exam room is breaking the rules, whether you intend to use it or not. You will be subject to sanctions and possible disqualification.

Do not talk to, try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once you have entered the exam room.

If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the on-screen test has finished, you will not be allowed to return.

Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the on-screen test.

Know the date and time of your on-screen exam(s). Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of your on-screen exam.

If you arrive late for an on-screen exam, report to the invigilator running the test.

If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the on-screen exam, you may not be allowed to take it.

Your centre will inform you of any equipment which you may need for the on-screen exam.

You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.

If you use a calculator:

(a) make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly;

(b) clear anything stored in its memory and make sure it is in exam mode;

(c) remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulae;

(d) do not bring any operating instructions or prepared programs into the exam room.

Do not use a dictionary or computer spellchecker unless you are told otherwise.

Always listen to the invigilator. Always follow their instructions.

Tell the invigilator at once if:

(a) you have been entered for the wrong on-screen exam;

(b) the on-screen exam is in another candidate’s name;

(c) you experience system delays or any other IT issues;

(d) your access to the on-screen exam has not been set up correctly;

(e) adjustments to the on-screen exam have not been made for you, e.g. additional time has not been added, computer reading software or speech recognition software has not been uploaded.

You may be given a question paper or the instructions may be on screen. In either case, read carefully and follow the instructions. Do not open the question paper until you are told that the exam has begun.

If, on the day of the on-screen exam, you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.

Put up your hand during the on-screen test if:

(a) you have a problem with your computer and are not sure what you should do;

(b) you do not feel well.

You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

Ensure that the software closes at the end of the on-screen exam.

If you are required to print off work outside the time allowed for the on-screen exam, ensure that you collect your own work. You must not share your work with other candidates. Make sure that another candidate does not collect your printout(s).

Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.

Do not take any stationery from the exam room. This includes rough work, printouts or any other materials provided for the on-screen exam.