Policies and Guidelines – Exam Code of Conduct
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U-MS-Po-01 Exam Code of Conduct
Overview
The purpose of the Examination Code of Conduct is to create an ethical environment for examinations. Failure to abide by the Examination Code of Conduct can result in disciplinary action.
Paper Based Assessment (PBA) and Computer Based Assessment (CBA)
During an examination, students:
Are not allowed to talk to each other, exchange information of any kind, or engage in any activity that could result in the unfair advantage for one or more students before, during, or after the quiz or examination, while they are in or out of the classroom;
Must leave all books and other aids in an inaccessible place (except for open-book quizzes or examinations);
Must leave as much space as possible between students (as much as the room allows);
Should try to ensure that their line of sight does not cause others to suspect them of cheating;
Must leave mobile phones and other electronic communication devices switched off
Having technical problems must report it to the invigilator.
Must finish the Examination within the given time.
Should immediately collect examination printouts from the printing area.
Finishing their Examination must collate and staple all the printouts in the required order and then give it to the invigilator.
Must write their names on each sheet/printout.
Obstruction of the Examination Honour Code Process
US University of Technology, Science and Arts’ decision to adopt an honour system for examinations is a significant one, the abuse of which will fracture the ethical framework central to our mission. The following instances constitute violations of the Examination Honour Code and can lead to serious sanctions including suspension or expulsion from US University of Technology, Science and Arts:
Failure to abide by the Examination Code of Conduct.
Attempting to prevent the discovery of prohibited conduct, or attempting to obstruct access, to alter, to destroy, or to conceal potential evidence connected with an Examination Honour Code investigation.
Attempting to discourage, intimidate or deter complainants, witnesses, or other participants in an Examination Honour Code investigation.
Initiating an Examination Honour Code complaint without any basis in fact and with the intent to harass another student.