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Excerpts of Examinations 5. Refrain from any movements that can raise suspicions classroom and take-up seats.
of illicit activities.
Protocols and Rules - Students’ III. Types of Examinations 5. Request each student to display valid Student ID
Responsibilities 6. Refrain from engaging in any arguments with the (other valid IDs with photo such as driving license may
instructor or proctor. Irrespective of the type of examination, and to minimize the be acceptable).
I. Introduction 7. Write answers on the papers provided by the proctor. possibility of students’ violations of the Academic Integrity 6. Instruct students to put away all unauthorized
Policy, faculty members are requested to prepare more materials, including mobile phones and other
The Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) has formulated 8. Use the back of your answer sheets for any required than one version of an exam (this could be done by simple electronic devices in front of the examination room
Examinations’ Protocols and Rules that govern students’ calculations. rearrangement of the questions or changing numbers in and away from where they are seated.
conduct during examinations. It is the responsibility of the exercises, etc.). In addition, all examinations should
students to be familiar with these rules and comply with C. After Examination have the standard Exam Cover Sheet. 7. Review with students major items that constitute
them. cheating (e.g. speaking, exchanging information,
1. Finish the examination on time and stop writing Examinations at ADU can be either “closed book” or accessing unauthorized materials such as mobile
answers when instructed to do so. “open book.” In “closed book” examinations, access to all phones, etc).
materials related to the course is strictly prohibited, unless
II. Types of Examinations 2. Leave the room quietly. the materials are provided by the instructor (e.g., a formula 8. Ensure each student receives the correct version of
sheet). In “open book” examinations, students are allowed the exam.
Examinations at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) can be either 3. Collect your belongings. to have access to all materials, with the exception of those
“closed book” or “open book.” In “closed book” examinations, 4. Report any concerns or problems to the OAI staff. specifically prohibited by the instructor. In the absence of 9. Place the examination papers in front of students,
access to all materials related to the course is strictly any specific information, examinations are to be considered faced-down, and one-by-one.
prohibited. In “open book” examinations, students are “closed book.”
allowed to have access to all materials during examination, Excerpts of Procedural Guidelines 10. Announce the start of the examination, write the
with the exception of those specifically prohibited by the for Examinations and Proctoring IV. Types of Proctors time of the examination on the whiteboard (e.g.,
instructor. In the absence of any specific information, exam duration two (2) hours, starting time 09:00
examinations are to be considered as “closed book.” I. Introduction • Proctor – the person responsible for monitoring exam- a.m., and finishing time 11:00 a.m.), and adjust the
finishing time, if necessary (e.g., exams starting with
taking activities to ensure compliance with applicable
III. Students’ Responsibilities The content and particulars of examinations are decided by rules and procedures. some delays require finishing time to be extended to
compensate for the delay).
the faculty members and communicated to the proctors and • Roving proctor – the person representing the
A. Pre Examination other concerned individuals such as IT staff. The overriding college and responsible for all examinations in any 11. Start the exam.
responsibility of the Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) is to
1. Switch-off your mobile phones (and all other electronic ensure the integrity of the examination processes. given examination time slot. The roving proctor is B. During Examination
devices) and place them in front of the examination responsible for overseeing the activities of all proctors
room and away from where you are seated. The responsibility for providing proctors to administer and addressing any issues of concern. 1. Preventing conducts that are violations of the
examinations rests with colleges and academic units. In the provisions of the AIP (e.g., cheating), and
2. Put all the materials such as books, notes, etc. in front event of any shortfalls, the OAI will arrange for additional V. Assigning Proctors
of the examination room and away from where you proctors to meet the needs of colleges and academic units. 2. Detecting acts of violations of the provisions of the AIP
are seated. The scheduling of final examinations is the responsibility of (e.g., catching cheating activities).
The Procedural Guidelines for Examinations and Proctoring the Office of the Registrar. The responsibility of the OAI is
3. Select your seat randomly and avoid seating next to are described in the following sections. It is the responsibility the assignment of proctors, which is done in collaboration Prevention - The continuous vigilance and engagement
friends, family, and/or associates. of faculty members and proctors to be familiar with these with the colleges. of proctors are the two necessary conditions to prevent

4. Bring and use only the type of calculator that is rules and comply with them. VI. Proctoring Duties violations.
allowed by the instructor. Detection of Violations – In instances where direct evidence
II. Personal and Professional
B. During Examination Attributes of Proctors A. Pre Examination of violations exists (e.g., students using and/or possessing
handwritten or electronically stored course related
1. Be available in the examination rooms 20 minutes materials), the proctor should take the following actions:
1. Read and sign the “Warning Section” on the top of the • Good reputation, and rearrange the chairs to create physical separation
Exam Cover Sheet. between students. 1. Approach the student.
• Ability to take a supervisory role in the administration
2. Sign the exam’s “Attendance Sign-Up Sheet.” of examinations, and 2. Review each examination information sheet for special 2. Collect the Student ID and the examination papers.
3. Refrain from looking at someone else’s exam paper. • Lack of conflict of interest, both “in fact” and “in requirements requested by the instructor. 3. Secure the evidence of violation such as handwritten
appearance.” 3. Allow students into the examination room ten (10) notes or electronic devices.
4. Refrain from engaging in any form of communication
(e.g., talking and/or whispering) with other students. minutes before the exam time. 4. Notify the instructor of the course or the roving
4. Ensure random seating of students as they enter the proctor.

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