31/03 Exam Notes for Students

Exam Login and Access

• Special login is required to access the exam account.
• Satellite students will not have the same access due to the absence of route tables in their areas.
• Invigilators will monitor students to prevent any internet surfing during the exam.

Exam Format and Timing

• Learning Outcome Assessment: 45 questions must be completed in 45 minutes.
• National exam will consist of 180 questions over three hours, maintaining the one-minute-per-question rule.
• Additional 10 minutes are provided prior to the exam: 5 for instructions and 5 for reading time.
• Total exam duration includes:
  • 45 minutes for answering questions.
  • 5 minutes for reading (generally recognized as 50 minutes total per exam).

Structure of Exams

• Students will access one learning outcome at a time to avoid time management issues.
• The first exam will clock tick only when the student starts the actual exam.
• A break can be taken after completing the first exam.

Common Features

• All exam questions are multiple-choice (MCQs), except for module content that will not be included in the exam.
• Students will have access to practice exams released after May 5th, allowing for two attempts to gauge readiness for the summative assessment.

Exam Preparation

• Formative exams give students a gauge of topics that need further study.
• Extra time can be accommodated for students with special needs upon notification to the instructor.
• Students can review and change their answers before final submission.

Technical Support and Disruptions

• In case of technical issues like logging in, the instructor can adjust time accordingly to mitigate any disadvantage during the exam.

Communication and Queries

• An announcement will detail all exam-related instructions beforehand.
• A discussion board will be available for clarifications until approximately 12 hours before the exam.

ID and Computer Access

• Students must remember to bring their IDs for exam verification.
• The exam will be conducted on school-provided computers; students should recall their canvas login credentials.

Upcoming Revision Sessions

• Exam revision session is set for June 3rd, focusing on topics outlined for the exam.