ACCT90009 SCM 
Chung-Yu Hung 
Subject Coordinator 
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Photo by Sergey Zolkin on Unsplash 
Exam Information 
2Agenda 
Exam format and preparation  
Taking the Exam 
• The final exam will be available from 11:00 - 14:15  
AEDT on Friday, November 4, 2022. 
• 195 minutes (including reading time 15 minutes and 3  
hours writing time)  
• Open book exam. 
• The final exam paper totals 100 marks and represents  
65% of the total marks for the subject. 
• No hurdle rate requirement 
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Exam Time 
• The University of Melbourne treats Academic Integrity very seriously because it expects  
the highest ethical standards from its students and staff in all areas of their academic  
work and professional behavior. 
• Academic integrity will also ingrain in your formation as a professional, underpinning your  
behavior in the workplace and reflect your integrity in all aspects of your life after the  
graduation.  
• You will be required to complete an Academic Integrity declaration at the commencement  
of the exam to declare that your submitted work is free from cheating, collusion and  
plagiarism 
• You are expected to complete your exam in accordance with the Academic Integrity  
policy.  
• Please refer to “Academic Integrity Module” in your LMS and the link  
https://academicintegrity.unimelb.edu.au/home/online-exams 4 
Academic Integrity 
5Problem  
solving skills 
Technical  
skills 
Information  
literacy skills 
Final  
Exam • Seminar notes  
and chapter  
reading 
• Workshop  
questions 
• Self-study  
questions 
• Online tests 
• Group  
assignment 
Scope: All topics covered in seminars (i.e., lectures or workshops) 
Learning Taxonomy: Calculations, analyses, and interpretations 
• Section 1: Multiple choice questions, MCQs (40 Marks) 
– 14 questions (12 questions of 3 marks each+2 question of 2  
marks each) 
– The nature is close to your online tests: comprehension /  
calculation 
• Section 2: Constructive Response Questions, CRQ (60 Marks) 
– 3 cases; each case has more than one question. 
– Calculation, analyses and interpretations 
–The nature is close to workshop cases (in a brief format) 
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Exam Structure  
• The sample exam is available now. 
• Note that these sample questions do not cover questions on all  
examinable material 
• Solution guide is an indication only  
• The sample exam is useful for you to get familiar with the online  
exam format and learn how to pace yourself and how to type in  
the box.  
• The mark distribution in the sample exam is not relevant.  
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Sample exam 
• Kelly Wang just obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Commerce  
from the University of Melbourne. She applied for M.B.A. programs and  
was successfully admitted into New York University’s Stern School of  
Business. She is considering whether she should defer her enrollment if  
the school continues to offer online rather than in-person classes. Please  
analyze whether she should defer her enrollment. 
• The NYU Stern School of Business has three teaching modes in its M.B.A.  
classes: (a) in-person, (b) online, (c) hybrid. Describe the differences in  
costs across different modes. Should the Stern school charge different  
prices for different teaching modes? If yes, how should the prices differ  
across the three modes?  
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Other examples of exam question 
How to prepare  
your exam? 
To pass the exam, you need: 
• Knowledge 
• Confidence 
• Effective Time  
Management 
Exam Strategy 
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• Figure out how you’ll plan study time into each day/week 
• Establish a regular study schedule 
• Pace yourself –don’t cram 
• Create your own flashcards or mind maps with formulas or terms 
• Write out your own notes in your own words 
• Be sure to completely understand all concepts 
• Use a friend 
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Exam preparation tips 
Looking for More Practice Questions? 
• Review the in-class exercises on the seminar notes  
• Review the workshop cases and questions 
• Review the online tests  
• Review the weekly self-study questions  
• Review the examples in the chapters in the textbook 
• Review other asterisked questions in the textbook (solutions at  
the end of the textbook for these questions)  
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Exam Tactics 
General 
Before the exam, plan your time. 
Concentrate and be efficient in answering the  
questions during the exam! 
Biggest risk: Spending too much time on one  
question 
Read the entire question to understand all  
requirements. 
The exam questions test what we have discussed  
in class. Stay on topic. 
Pay close attention to what is required. For  
example, whether calculations are required.  
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MCQs 
Read the question and the “available answers” to  
answer the question efficiently. 
CRQs 
Be specific using the case information. Generic  
responses will be discounted.  
Be brief and to the point: It’s ok to use bullet points 
Graders are looking to give you points, not take  
them away: Make it as easy as possible for graders  
to give you points!  
It is okay to spend several minutes organizing your  
thoughts before you type in the provided box. 
Manage Anxiety 
Everybody gets nervous about exams! 
• Try to channel your nervous energy in a positive way 
• Focus on doing your best and what you remember most 
• If you forget how to do something, move on! If you have  
time left, you can return to the question later. 
• Effective study and preparation is the best approach to  
alleviate anxiety and enhance self-confidence on exam  
day. 
• Checking the lecture notes or textbook during the exam  
may can create time pressure and intensify your anxiety. 
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A student’s study trip 
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• Make sure you have support from  
your family and friends 
• Make sure you commit sufficient time  
to study 
• Create a study plan and adhere to  
your schedule 
• Effective study: Achieve a high degree  
of understanding in a topic or section  
before moving on 
• As you progress, continually test  
yourself on areas completed  
Consultation time (SWOT VAC) 
• Discussion Board or Individual appointment 
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Time/Date Venue 
3:00-4:00 pm, Monday  
(October 31) 
Zoom link:  
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/5197758900?pwd=Y0Q2WlRGWU84VFRvMTRLd3VVb3lBZz09 
Passcode: 12345 
1:00-2:00 pm, Tuesday  
(November 1) 
Face-to-face, Level 7, room 7.039 (The Spot Building) 
3:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday  
(November 2) 
Zoom link: 
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/89816142172?pwd=cWJmUHFzaU5hekpITTNHaWRlRDdJQT09 
Passcode: 850974 
3:00-4:00 pm, Thursday  
(November 3) 
Zoom link:  
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/5197758900?pwd=Y0Q2WlRGWU84VFRvMTRLd3VVb3lBZz09 
Passcode: 12345 
Taking the exam 
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• A quiet place 
• Use the right device (e.g., the laptop)  
and stable internet connection. 
• Make what you need available around  
you.  
• Make yourself comfortable. 
• Get ready! 
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your- 
course/exams-assessments-and-results/exams/get-ready-for-your-exam 
Where to access your online exam on November 4?  
Exam Availability Period 
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15 mins: reading time 
3 ours: exam time 
Time limit: 195 minutes 
In another 30 minutes, you cannot work on the exam anymore. It is  
reserved as a buffer for other technical issues.  
Late penalties 
• Canvas Quiz will automatically submit the exam when the time limit (comprised of  
reading time & writing time) has been reached (for example, after 195 minutes for an  
exam with 180 minutes of writing time and 15 minutes of reading time).  
• Late commencement: Students must click ‘submit’ at the completion time (14:15) if  
they did not start the exam at the scheduled commencement time to not incur a 10%  
late penalty (of the total maximum mark for the exam).  
– For example, a 195-minute exam scheduled at 11:00am, but commenced at 11:15am, will automatically  
submit at 2:30pm and the student will incur a late penalty. Students must click 'submit' at 2:15pm to not  
incur a late penalty.  
• Students who are prevented from submitting on time or at all due to technical  
difficulties will need to apply for technical consideration with supporting  
documentation. 
Academic Integrity Declaration 
Count-down clock and the Submit Button 
• Total time allocated for  
the examination is 195  
minutes* which  
includes reading time to  
complete.  
• The final examination is  
graded out of 100  
marks. 
• No hurdle rate  
The total marks for  
Section 1 is 40 marks.  
The total marks for  
Section 2 is 60 marks.  
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Your response should be  
brief. Don’t go over 250  
words for each question. 
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Important notes 
• Non-English responses will NOT be considered. 
• Any uploaded files or pictures will NOT be considered. 
• The discussion board will NOT be available during the exam period. 
Important Things to Know – before the exam 
• You are allowed to see all questions and be able to review and adjust your  
responses during the exam up until submission. 
• You do not need to save your answers. Canvas is saving your answers  
every 10 seconds in the back end.  
• There is a certain amount of ‘scrolling’ involved; so be aware of that. 
• Be sure to have access to a watch / timer. 
• Be sure to have a calculator, pen, paper and your learning materials. 
• https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your- 
course/exams-assessments-and-results/exams/get-ready-for-your-exam 
Important Things to Know – during the exam 
• Log in your subject page in Canvas 5 minutes earlier. 
• Pay attention to your “Exam Support Chat tool”, which will be created and  
set up by the exam office (not available yet).  
• I will be available for the first 45 minutes to respond to student enquiries  
about exam content via this chat tool.  
• Please contact 13MELB (+61 3 9035 5511) for assistance during the exam if  
you are experiencing technical difficulties. Online chat box is also  
available.  
EXAM CONTENT ISSUES 
• Any exam errors discovered during the exam will be communicated via the  
LMS Announcements function. Please pay attention to your email  
notification. 
• In the unlikely event that an exam paper or quiz is not available in Canvas  
by the start time, we will advise you via the announcement that the exam  
start time has been slightly delayed. 
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Important Things to Know – during the exam 
Important Things to Know – during the exam 
POTENTIAL TECHNICAL DISRUPTION 
• In the event of major technical disruptions preventing an entire student cohort from  
completing/submitting their exam, appropriate alternative examination arrangements  
will be made which may include rescheduling the examination. 
• In the event when you have a minor technical disruption, such as blackout or internet  
disconnection for a couple of minutes, we would encourage you to log back in and  
resume the exam. Unfortunately, the time will keep ticking and we won’t be able to  
extend your time right on the spot. 
• In the event when you have an enduring technical disruption which substantial time is  
lost, we would suggest you record every piece of evidence and apply for special  
consideration subsequently. 
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Available resources 
• Exam support services:  
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/exams- 
assessments-and-results/exams/support-services 
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Thank you 
Good luck with  
your endeavors !