All students will always attend for at least two exams in a semester for each subject registered. It is very important for students to know what to do before, during and after the exam. This is not only for the new student but also applicable for the senior students as well.
Based on the experience been teaching in the Faculty of Computing, UTM since 2000, here are some useful tips can be practiced by students as a good guideline in attending an exam.
Before the exam:
(1) Know the exact date and time the exam will be held.
(2) Know actual location of the exam hall. If not sure, try to find the place a day before the exam day.
(3) Prepare all the stationery needed for the exam. Please bring at least 3 ballpens and pencils, an eraser. Highlighter might also useful. Some of the exam need a calculator.
(4) Bring along a jacket or sweater in case you need it during the exam. Some cases, the temperature of the exam hall is too cooled.
(5) Make sure you arrive at the exam hall 30 minutes before it start.
(6) No discussion or study 30 minutes before the exam start to avoid panic.
(7) Makesure bring a watch/clock. It is recommended to use an analog clock so that easier to control the answering time.
During the exam:
(8) Make sure to set your phone in silent mode or switched off, and put in your bag. (also off the alarm set)
(9) Stop talking and keep listening to the instruction by examiner.
(10) Once you are allow to open the question script instructed by the examiner, check for all printing pages.
(11) First thing to write is all required information such as your name.
(12) Answer all questions within the period of time given. How to manage your time during an exam?
(13) Raise up your hand for any help about any question whenever needed only.
(14) Check all answers if you have time left before the exam end.
