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Excerpts of Examinations 5. Refrain from any movements that can raise suspicions
of illicit activities.
Protocols and Rules - Students’
Responsibilities 6. Refrain from engaging in any arguments with the
instructor or proctor.
I. Introduction 7. Write answers on the papers provided by the proctor.
The Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) has formulated 8. Use the back of your answer sheets for any required
Examinations’ Protocols and Rules that govern students’ calculations.
conduct during examinations. It is the responsibility of
students to be familiar with these rules and comply with C. After Examination
them.
1. Finish the examination on time and stop writing
answers when instructed to do so.

II. Types of Examinations 2. Leave the room quietly.
Examinations at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) can be either 3. Collect your belongings.
“closed book” or “open book.” In “closed book” examinations, 4. Report any concerns or problems to the OAI staff.
access to all materials related to the course is strictly
prohibited. In “open book” examinations, students are
allowed to have access to all materials during examination, Excerpts of Procedural Guidelines
with the exception of those specifically prohibited by the for Examinations and Proctoring
instructor. In the absence of any specific information,
examinations are to be considered as “closed book.” I. Introduction
III. Students’ Responsibilities The content and particulars of examinations are decided by
the faculty members and communicated to the proctors and
A. Pre Examination other concerned individuals such as IT staff. The overriding
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.
devices) and place them in front of the examination
room and away from where you are seated. The responsibility for providing proctors to administer
examinations rests with colleges and academic units. In the
2. Put all the materials such as books, notes, etc. in front event of any shortfalls, the OAI will arrange for additional
of the examination room and away from where you proctors to meet the needs of colleges and academic units.
are seated.
The Procedural Guidelines for Examinations and Proctoring
3. Select your seat randomly and avoid seating next to are described in the following sections. It is the responsibility
friends, family, and/or associates. of faculty members and proctors to be familiar with these

4. Bring and use only the type of calculator that is rules and comply with them.
allowed by the instructor.
II. Personal and Professional
B. During Examination Attributes of Proctors
1. Read and sign the “Warning Section” on the top of the • Good reputation,
Exam Cover Sheet.
• Ability to take a supervisory role in the administration
2. Sign the exam’s “Attendance Sign-Up Sheet.” of examinations, and
3. Refrain from looking at someone else’s exam paper. • Lack of conflict of interest, both “in fact” and “in
appearance.”
4. Refrain from engaging in any form of communication
(e.g., talking and/or whispering) with other students.

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