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No Mobile Phones

NO iPODs, iWATCHES, MOBILE PHONES, MP3/4 PLAYERS
NO POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGICAL/WEB ENABLED SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Possession of unauthorised items, such as a mobile phone, is a serious offence and could result in DISQUALIFICATION from your examination and your overall qualification.

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Information for candidates for written examinations – effective from 1 September 2015

This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions.
If there is anything you do not understand, especially which calculator you may use, ask your teacher.

A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules

1. Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
2. Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam.
3. If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.
4. You must not take into the exam room:
   • notes;
   • potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a MP3/4 player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.
   Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through.
   Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
5. Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
6. Do not talk to or try to communicate with, or disturb other candidates once the exam has started.
7. You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material.
8. If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return.
9. Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam.

B Information – Make sure you attend your exams and bring what you need

1. Know the dates and times of all your exams.
2. Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of each exam.
3. If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam.
4. If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the exam, you may not be allowed to take it.
5. Only take into the exam room the pens, pencils, erasers and any other equipment which you need for the exam.
6. You must write in black ink. Coloured pencils or inks may only be used for diagrams, maps, charts, etc. unless the instructions printed on the front of the question paper state otherwise.

C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers

1. You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.
2. If you use a calculator:
   • make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly;
   • clear anything stored in it;
   • remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas;
   • do not bring into the exam room any operating instructions or prepared programs.
3. Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise.

D Instructions during the exam

1. Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times.
2. Tell the invigilator at once if:
   • you think you have not been given the right question paper or all of the materials listed on the front of the paper;
   • the question paper is incomplete or badly printed.
3. Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer booklet.
4. Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam.
   Make sure you fill these details in on any additional answer sheets that you use.
5. Remember to write your answers within the designated sections of the answer booklet.
6. Do your rough work on the proper exam stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers.
   Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use.

E Advice and assistance

1. If on the day of the exam you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.
2. Put up your hand during the exam if:
   • you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do;
   • you do not feel well;
   • you need more paper.
3. You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

F At the end of the exam

1. If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any loose sheets of paper, place them in the correct order.
   Remember to fasten them together with a treasury tag before you leave. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use.
2. Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.
3. Do not take from the exam room any stationery. This includes the question paper, answer booklets used or unused, rough work or any other materials provided for the exam.

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Information for candidates for on-screen tests – effective from 1 September 2015

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.

A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules

1. Be on time for your on-screen test(s). If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
2. Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the on-screen test.
3. If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.
4. Only take into the exam room the materials and equipment which are allowed.
5. You must not take into the exam room:
   • notes;
   • potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a MP3/4 player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.
   Unless you are told otherwise, you must not have access to:
   • the Internet, e-mail, data stored on the hard drive, or portable storage media such as floppy disks, CDs and memory sticks;
   • pre-prepared templates.
   Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
6. Do not talk to or try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once the on-screen test has started.
7. If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the on-screen test has finished, you will not be allowed to return.
8. Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the on-screen test.

B Information – Make sure you attend your on-screen test and bring what you need

1. Know the date and time of your on-screen test(s).
2. Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of your on-screen test.
3. If you arrive late for an on-screen test, report to the invigilator running the test.
4. If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the on-screen test, you may not be allowed to take it.
5. Your centre will inform you of any equipment which you may need for the on-screen test.

C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers

1. You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.
2. If you use a calculator:
   • make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly;
   • clear anything stored in it;
   • remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas;
   • do not bring into the examination room any operating instructions or prepared programs.
3. Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise.

D Instructions during the on-screen test

1. Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times.
2. Tell the invigilator at once if:
   • you have been entered for the wrong on-screen test;
   • the on-screen test is in another candidate’s name;
   • you experience system delays or any other IT irregularities.
3. You may be given a question paper or the instructions may be on-screen. In either case, read carefully and follow the instructions.

E Advice and assistance

1. If on the day of the on-screen test you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.
2. Put up your hand during the on-screen test if:
   • you have a problem with your computer and are in doubt about what you should do;
   • you do not feel well.
3. You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

F At the end of the on-screen test

1. Ensure that the software closes at the end of the on-screen test.
2. If you are required to print off work outside the time allowed for the on-screen test, 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).
3. Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.
4. Do not take from the exam room any stationery.
   This includes rough work, printouts or any other materials provided for the on-screen test.

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Warning to Candidates

1. You must be on time for all your examinations.
2. You must not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice in any part of the examination.
3. You must not:
   • sit an examination in the name of another candidate;
   • have in your possession any unauthorised material or equipment which might give you an unfair advantage.
4. Possession of a mobile phone or other unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
5. You must not talk to, attempt to communicate with or disturb other candidates once you have entered the examination room.
6. You must follow the instructions of the invigilator.
7. If you are in any doubt speak to the invigilator.

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