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Written examinations with invigilation

template.back.to.overview Written examinations with invigilation

Written examinations with invigilation are examinations that are arranged at one of the university's examination premises and where invigilators are present during the examination. Written examinations include both examinations with pen and paper and digital examinations.
  • Time and place of the examination

    Attendance: Information about the time and location of the exam can be found on Studentweb (fsweb.no) under "Active courses." The examination premises will be announced one week before the exam.

    Most school exams are held at Silurveien 2, where there are rooms with stationary PCs that exam candidates use during the exam. Where is Silurveien 2?

    The exam room opens 30 minutes before the exam starts, and you must be present no later than 15 minutes before the exam begins

    After you have taken your assigned seat, you are not allowed to leave without permission from the exam invigilators.

  • Delayed or unable to attend

    If you are delayed for various reasons, you can still enter the examination venue for up to 60 minutes after the exam has begun. However, you will not be compensated with extra time if you are delayed.

    If you fail to attend the exam at the scheduled time, you will be marked as "absent," and this counts as one exam attempt.

  • Proof of identity

    You must present valid identification in order to take the exam. Valid forms of identification include:

    • Student ID card
    • Driver's license
    • Bank card with a photo
    • ID card
    • Passport
  • What can I bring to my seat?

    You can bring:

    • Identification
    • Writing materials (pen, etc., no paper)
    • Permitted aids
    • Food and drink

    All other personal belongings must be placed in the designated area in the exam room.

    Note!

    • It is not allowed to bring your own blank sheets of paper, notes, or books to your seat, even if the exam has not started. Only sheets distributed by the exam invigilators on the exam day are permitted.
    • Mobile phones must be turned off when you enter the exam room and, along with all types of watches, must also be placed in the designated area.

    Violation of these rules may result in suspicion of attempt at cheating.

  • Examination support materials

    You must familiarize yourself with which aids you are permitted to use during each exam. The course plan for the subject for which you are taking the exam contains information on permitted aids. It will also appear on the front page of the exam paper. You are responsible for obtaining the permitted aids. It is not permitted to borrow study materials from other students during the exam.

  • Breaks

    • You may not leave your designated place without the permission of an invigilator. You must always follow the invigilator’s instructions.
    • You are not allowed to communicate with anyone about academic topics, or topics that may be suspected of being relevant for the examination in question.
  • Information applicable to written examinations with pen and paper

    Candidate number

    • You shall not write your full name on your answer paper. The examination paper shall be anonymous.
    • Write your candidate number on the answer paper. You can find your candidate number in Studentweb one week before the examination date. Your candidate number can also be allocated on the examination premises.

    Examination sheets

    • You may only use the rough paper and examination sheets that are handed out on the examination premises. OsloMet uses examination sheets with three-layer carbon copies. You submit the two first copies and keep the last one as your own copy. Please note that you are not allowed to submit rough papers.
    • You must use blue or black biro or hard felt pen on the examination sheets so that the copies are readable.

    Completing and submitting the answer paper

    • You only have the time stipulated for the examination to write your paper.

    • You are given 15 minutes after the stipulated examination time to sort your paper, and include candidate number, page numbers and the total number of pages. This is your own responsibility.

    • Please notify the invigilators when you are ready to submit you examination paper.

    • Examination answer papers that are not ready after the extra 15 minutes will not automatically be assessed.

  • Information applicable to digital examinations

    Digital school exams in Inspera

    • Log on to Inspera
    • Click Login with Feide and use your OsloMet-username and password (same as in Canvas).
    • Change language by clicking on options in the top right corner in Inspera

    My tests

    • Here you will find your active exam.

    Archive

    • Here you will find your copy of your submitted exam paper once the exam is finished. 

    Demo test

    We recommend that you take a test exam before the examination day to get acquainted with the layout and the text editor.

    Remember your Feide username and password

    Go to Inspera

    Log on to Inspera with your OsloMet-username and password (same as in Canvas).

    Contact ICT Support on telephone +47 64 23 55 55 if you have problem with the password.

    You will not be given extra examination time if you forget your password.

    On the examination day

    1. Make sure you get to Silurveien early. You will get access to the premises 30 minutes before the exam starts.
    2. Find your designated place and log on to Inspera. Click Open the exam in Safe exam browser.
    3. An invigilator will give instructions 15 minutes before the exam starts. Then you will receive the pin code for accessing the exam. Once you have received the pin code, you may not leave the examination premises without an invigilator.
    4. Type your pin code and log on with your OsloMet-username and password again.
    5. Notify the invigilator if you have any difficulties.

    Useful information

  • Hand-drawings in Inspera

    During a digital school exam, you may be able to draw by hand. If this function is to be used during your exam, you will be informed in advance. Hand-drawings for digital school exams must be finished by the end of the examination time. If you do not fill out the codes by the end of the exam duration, they might not be sent for assessment. Here's how to use the sheets you receive when submitting a digital exam with hand-drawings. 

The Central Examination Office

The Central Examination Office

The Examination Office answers practical questions regarding written examination with invigilation at Silurveien and special arrangements for exams.

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