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Date of exam: 18/06/2022
Start: 9:00 Sydney, Australia time (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/australia/sydney)
Please make sure you read and action these 9 steps *before* you sit your
exam. If you do not, you may not be able to sit your exam
Exam preparation
1. Read through the Taking online exams (https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380) site as
early as you can for advice and preparation tips.
Make sure you set up your ProctorU account (https://go.proctoru.com/session/new?
sso_identity_provider_id=78c9fbdd-ed0a-4150-b2a5-8fde16ccacae) and computer (including
required software installation) at least one week before your exam.
2. Install the ProctorU browser extension.
ProctorU browser extension for Google Chrome
(https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/proctoru/goobgennebinldhonaajgafidboenlkl)
(https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/proctoru/goobgennebinldhonaajgafidboenlkl)
ProctorU browser extension for Mozilla Firefox (https://www.proctoru.com/firefox)
3. Take the practice test to ensure your system is set up correctly: Record+ Practice Test
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/record+-practice-test-instructions/)
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/record+-practice-test-instructions/) If you
have technical problems setting up your computer to access the practice test, ProctorU can
help you via live chat.
MacOS X Catalina and Big Sur users need to take an additional setup step - Mac setup
instructions (https://support.proctoru.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036574592-MacOS-X-
Catalina-Users-Important-Before-Your-Exam)
(https://support.proctoru.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036574592-MacOS-X-Catalina-Users-
Important-Before-Your-Exam) Microsoft Surface users must ensure that the front-facing
camera is selected (https://knowledge.vidyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009869294-How-do-
I-switch-to-the-front-facing-camera-on-a-Microsoft-Surface) before beginning their exam.
Exam information
4. Your exam is 2 hours and 10 minutes long (130 minutes). This includes 10 minutes of
reading time, but you can start writing whenever you are ready. You are strongly encouraged
to use this time to carefully plan and structure your response before you start writing.
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Quiz buffer time: You will be allowed a buffer time of 40 minutes in case you experience
any technical issues starting your exam. This means that you have 40 minutes to begin the
exam and still get the full time allowed to complete the exam. If you are unable to start your
exam within the buffer time, you should apply for special consideration. Buffer time does
NOT mean you have extra time to complete your exam.
Please keep track of your time. Your quiz timer may not update if you have an internet
connection issue. Use the time on your computer so that you always know how much time
you have left. Only questions completed within the exam time will be marked.
If you have an academic adjustment, it has been added automatically. Visit the
understanding your academic adjustments
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/understanding-your-academic-
adjustments) page in the Taking online exams help site for more information.
5. Your exam will consist of:
Question type Points Recommended time
spent
Part A 30 MCQs 30 80 minutes
Part B
2 Short answer
questions
15 40 minutes
. As you progress through the quiz, be VERY CAREFUL to click on the 'Next' button and not
the 'Submit' button which sits directly under 'Next'. You have one attempt, and it cannot be re-
set if you click on 'Submit' by mistake.
6. Exam conditions: This is a closed book exam. You are not permitted to use third party
communication or collaboration apps or websites. Access to any such app or website is strictly
prohibited during your exam and is a serious academic integrity breach.
Materials permitted: Handheld calculator, multiple sheets of blank scratch paper and a
pen/pencil.
Materials provided: None
Starting this exam
7. One hour before your scheduled start time, make sure you complete these online exam
preparation steps: (https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/on-the-day-of-your-
record+-test-or-exam)
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/on-the-day-of-your-record+-test-or-exam)
Please go to the bathroom before you start your exam. You are allowed to take a bathroom
break during the exam however leaving the room will be recorded by ProctorU. Excessive
or multiple breaks may be reported for potential integrity issues.
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The room you take the exam in should be like an exam room, and all normal exam
conditions (https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/exams/rules.html) apply. You must dress
and behave in a manner as though you were sitting in a public setting.
Make sure your mobile phone and any other electronic devices (iPads, Smartwatches etc.)
are switched off and placed out of arm's reach from the exam area.
Remove your headphones.
Remove any language translation plugins in your browser (such as Google Translate).
Unless otherwise indicated in your exam, you will need to submit your answers in English,
and only answers in English will be marked.
Remove any Adblocker software in your browser as this may prevent you from accessing
the exam.
If you are studying remotely, you will need to log into the University Private Network.
Disable any other location changing VPNs or proxies as these may be considered
evidence of contracting cheating.
Disconnect any secondary monitors from the computer or laptop you will be using.
8. When you are ready to start, log in to the ProctorU browser extension.
On the day and time of your exam, click the ProctorU logo in the top right of your
browser to log in.
You do not have to schedule a Record+ exam in ProctorU. The exam will not be visible on
your ProctorU dashboard before you start the exam in Canvas.
9. Click here to access your exam: ECOS2001 Final Exam
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/42215/assignments)
This exam uses Record+ and is password protected. The ProctorU browser extension will
unlock it if you have followed the steps above.
If you are having problems starting or during the exam, contact ProctorU
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/help-centre#owl) support for assistance.
If you lose any significant amount of time due to disconnections or any technical issues
once you have started the exam, contact ProctorU
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/help-centre#owl) support to get the lost
time added to the exam duration. ProctorU will contact the USYD Online Exams team who
will add the lost time in Canvas. Your timer will update automatically.
Review the Student Charter (https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?
recnum=PDOC2011/215&RendNum=0) , (https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?
recnum=PDOC2011/215&RendNum=0) your academic integrity responsibilities
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Good luck with your exam!
This exam must be taken on a computer or laptop with satisfactory internet connectivity. It
must NOT be taken on a mobile device.
If you need access to a computer or a place to complete your supervised online exam, we can
help. A limited number of computers will be available for students to book on-campus
computers (https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/book-to-sit-a-live+-or-record+-
exam-on-campus) in Camperdown teaching rooms.
For technical support, please refer to the online help centre
(https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/23380/pages/help-centre)
If a problem affects you completing your exam, describe it on a Student Declaration
(https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/students/documents/admin/student-declaration.docx)
and apply for Special Consideration (https://sydneyuni.service-now.com/sm?
id=emp_taxonomy_topic&topic_id=847687158768c110fb4dab0a0cbb35b4)
If you are uncertain about a question during the exam, answer to the best of your ability. Do
not contact the unit coordinator or other teaching staff during the exam. After the exam
you can email your unit coordinator with information including the question, and question
number.