EngD SMU Admission Test - Test Policy

The RPNow/WebEx system will be used with online tests.

• Students are required to establish identify according to the instructions from RPNow/Webex invigilator.
• Students are responsible for self-testing the functionality of the system well in advance of all Remote Proctored exams in their course, so that any troubleshooting that is required can be accomplished. You are advised to perform practice test prior to the actual test.

The online testing environment should mimic the ‘in class’ testing environment, and must conform to the following:

Testing Area:

• Sit at a clean desk or clean table (not on a bed or couch).
  
• Lighting in the room must be bright enough to be considered “daylight” quality.
• Overhead lighting is preferred. However, if overhead is not possible, the course of light should not be behind the student.
• Be sure the desk or table is cleared of all other materials. This means the removal of all books, papers, notebooks, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices. However, below are permitted:
  • Non-scientific calculator (calculator app on handphones, tablets or computers are not allowed)
    
  • Blank paper for mathematical workings
• Only one monitor screen is allowed during the test (laptop/desktop).
  
• The webcam should capture both the tester and the desk throughout the test. This is to ensure that tester do not use prohibited devices during the test.
• No writing visible on desk, walls or any part in the room.
• Close all other programs and/or windows on the testing computer prior to logging into the proctored test environment. During the test, you are not allowed to access any other computer applications except for RPNow.
• Do not have a radio or television playing in the background.
• Do not talk to anyone else – no communicating with others by any means.
• No other persons except the test taker should be permitted to enter the room during the test.
  

Behavior:

• Dress as if in a public setting.
  
• You must not leave the room during the test at any time.
• You must not take the computer into another room to finish testing (exam must be completed in the same room the “Exam Environment View” is completed in).
• No use of headsets, ear plugs (or similar audio devices) are permitted, unless required by the test for speaking/listening components.
• Do not use a phone for any reason. The only exception is to contact technical support in the event of a technical issue.
  

Policy Violation Consequences:

• If you are flagged for cheating or any other violations, SMU reserves the right to void your test result.