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Remote Invigilation SESSION CBEs 6-10 September 2021 – ACCA RECOMMENDATIONS!

Forums › ACCA Forums › General ACCA Forums › Remote Invigilation SESSION CBEs 6-10 September 2021 – ACCA RECOMMENDATIONS!

  • This topic has 29 replies, 11 voices, and was last updated 1 year ago by Kim Smith.
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  • August 19, 2021 at 4:54 pm #632207
    Kim Smith
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    See below a “Top 10” list of recommendations from ACCA to avoid potential pitfalls in sitting session CBEs remotely – with links to where you can find more details:
    1. Check the minimum technical specifications AND complete and pass the system test in the same place you will take your exam http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/before-you-book.html
    Included in above but worth reiteration:
    2. Windows Operating system must pass Genuine Windows Validation
    3. A wired internet connection will be more stable than wireless
    4. DO NOT SIT YOUR EXAM IN SETTINGS WITH A CORPORATE FIREWALL/VPN
    5. Enable internet cookies and disable pop-up blockers
    Re DESK (or table) location and set up of a CLEAR desk area:
    6. You must sit at a DESK or table (on a bed is NOT permitted) in a completely quiet and private room. It is your responsibility to make sure no one enters your room during your exam.
    7. A minimum monitor size of 17” to be able to effectively manage response options
    8. NO SCRAP PAPER is allowed on your desk
    9. Scientific calculators are allowed, but not programmable calculators or with word display facility – see FAQs for details http://www.accaglobal.com/lk/en/help/remote.html
    During the exam:
    10. You are allowed ONE comfort break of up to 5 minutes. You must NOTIFY your invigilator using the chat function before leaving and on returning but DO NOT NEED TO WAIT for permission before leaving.

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDANCE: Please READ this NOW and pay particular attention to the WEBCAM instructions https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/on-exam-day/troubleshooting-guidance.html

    Check out ACCA’s resources on accaglobal.com/remoteready and be sure to READ CAREFULLY the exam regulations here https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/rules-and-regs/exam-regulations.html

    For FAQs about remote ON-DEMAND CBE see this separate post https://opentuition.com/topic/remote-on-demand-cbe-faqs

    August 24, 2021 at 12:07 am #632682
    nadiranks
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    can you take bathroom break?

    August 24, 2021 at 7:13 am #632701
    Kim Smith
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    @nadiranks Please see point 10 in the list.

    August 24, 2021 at 4:17 pm #632769
    Nikitagarwal
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    Can I take formula sheet with me on the desk ?

    August 24, 2021 at 6:21 pm #632791
    Kim Smith
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    @Nikitagarwal – NO – there must be NO paper on your desk. If you look at the CBE practice platform you should find the exam formulae under the “Help” function (bottom left of screen?)

    August 24, 2021 at 7:14 pm #632794
    suellen1512
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    I am doing it on my laptop. I have a keyboard connected to it, any chance that this is allowed?

    August 24, 2021 at 7:45 pm #632797
    Kim Smith
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    @suellen151 – go to BEFORE YOU BOOK link https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/before-you-book.html

    At point 3. View our guide on how to setup your desk and room … you will find a link to a pdf download for permitted set-up – separate keyboard is optional.

    August 25, 2021 at 3:56 pm #632886
    Nikitagarwal
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    Thanks Kim for confirming this!

    August 27, 2021 at 3:38 pm #633145
    nadiranks
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    thanks I was just clarifying if the break meant that they need to be able to see you at all times and that bathroom breaks per say were not allowed.

    August 27, 2021 at 3:40 pm #633147
    Kim Smith
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    A “comfort break” means a toilet break.

    August 29, 2021 at 5:34 pm #633404
    Mahima077
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    In my last Tax paper attempt , The excel sheet was really small and moving up down left right was a challenge on the sheet . Is thery option to make the excel portion look larger?

    August 29, 2021 at 7:01 pm #633413
    Kim Smith
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    @Mahima077 – have you checked out the functionality in ACCA’s CBE practice platform?

    August 30, 2021 at 2:24 am #633452
    Nikitagarwal
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    Sir, I am not sure about the 10th point, we need to just tell them or ask for a permission and therefore wait for them to respond.

    August 30, 2021 at 8:13 am #633473
    Kim Smith
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    @Nikitagarwal – my words added in [ ]

    10. You are allowed ONE comfort break of up to 5 minutes [i.e. the period of absence from your webcam can be checked]. You must NOTIFY your invigilator using the chat function before leaving [“please be advised I am leaving for a comfort break”] and on returning [“I have returned”] but DO NOT NEED TO WAIT for permission before leaving [I don’t think this can be made any clearer – you must not expect/wait for an invigilator response!] .

    September 2, 2021 at 1:26 pm #633976
    Nikitagarwal
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    Hi Kim,
    thanks for explaining that 🙂
    We have now received the dockets however I remember it was not required in sept 2020, so do we need to print it out and keep it us ?

    September 3, 2021 at 9:37 am #634106
    Kim Smith
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    https://www.accaglobal.com/lk/en/help/remote.html

    Do I need an exam docket and photographic ID?
    A docket is issued for remote exams, but it is for information only; you don’t need to use it to check in to or launch your exam.

    However, you will be required to present photographic ID as proof of your identity during the check-in process. The following forms of ID are accepted:

    Valid passport
    Driving licence
    National ID card
    Biometric residence permit

    September 4, 2021 at 10:33 pm #634356
    veenalakshmi
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    There is a two week of slot for each CBE exam like UK tax first session is on 7th Sept and second session is on 14th Sept. Is it right ?

    September 5, 2021 at 8:17 am #634376
    Kim Smith
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    @veenalakshmi – NO – there is one exam week for everyone: 6-10th September as per the SUBJECT line of this post and also here https://www.accaglobal.com/an/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/exam-timetables.html

    If on one of these days a candidate encounters an IT issue which cannot be resolved through troubleshooting https://www.accaglobal.com/an/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/on-exam-day/troubleshooting-guidance.html then, and only then, a contingency timetable will be available 11-15th September.

    September 8, 2021 at 7:20 am #634834
    BilalM
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    Hi,

    DELETED

    September 8, 2021 at 8:44 am #634843
    Kim Smith
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    @BilalM – welcome to OpenTution’s forum – this is an “information” post. Please make new posts on an appropriate subject forum – e.g. https://opentuition.com/forum/acca-forums/acca-fm-financial-management-forums

    But note here that you must not ask for softcopies https://opentuition.com/topic/instructions-for-this-forum – this applies to all copyrighted materials. You will find free resources for FM including a mock here https://opentuition.com/acca/fm

    September 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm #634927
    deftoneseire07
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    Hi,I have had a disaster of a day. Did the checks and everything else just when it was going into my actual exam I get a “please close all remote_ we cannot do this for you message rom onvu” I was on the phone to the invilgator for an hour and they told me to go to open task and close a list of things that could be trigering this problem. I now have the exam on monday but the same problem could come up.Did anyone else have this problem?? And if you did how to fix!!

    September 8, 2021 at 4:49 pm #634942
    Kim Smith
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    @deftoneseire07 – I suggest you check thoroughly the trouble shooting link in my post of September 5, 2021 at 8:17 am (above). But based on what you write I don’t think you can have closed all applications (except OnVue and Finder). On a windows computer “Alt+Ctrl+DEL” you can select “Start Task Manager” – under the “applications” tab you will be able to see all the programs that are running (at any point in time) and from there you can select and “End” all the tasks that you need to close. You don’t have to wait for the next exam to check out task manager. Other things to check – that you don’t have a corporate firewall/VPN and that you have licensed/authentic/original windows OS software, etc.

    September 8, 2021 at 5:32 pm #634954
    deftoneseire07
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    Cheers Kim

    September 10, 2021 at 5:39 am #635220
    jerushah
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    I had the same issue. The problem was they couldn’t see my video but I could see myself at the top of the screen recording. I’m also writing again on Monday. I hope these issues do not happen again.

    September 10, 2021 at 2:45 pm #635308
    Nikitagarwal
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    I had mu FM exam today but due to technical issue I was not able to give it ..

    September 10, 2021 at 3:15 pm #635309
    Sourav9271
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    Nikita..Same scene

    September 10, 2021 at 3:17 pm #635310
    Sourav9271
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    Hey,Nikita
    My exam stopped after 5 mins..
    My web cam stopped recording and then they cancelled exam…

    I am not able to rebook my exam..Quite devastated..

    You can ping me @ 9823825704.
    From Mumbai..

    September 10, 2021 at 3:34 pm #635315
    Kim Smith
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    @jerushah – “webcam issues” have been common in previous exam sessions – be sure to check out the specific webcam guidance here https://www.accaglobal.com/an/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/on-exam-day/troubleshooting-guidance.html

    September 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm #635365
    ranganaherath
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    Hi I had my AFM exam today,

    Completed the exam without any issue and the exam ended after the time period ended. After the exam ended I informed my Proctor that the time had ended so should I exit and then she called me and said that there is a technical issue from their side so she will revoke the exam from her side but told me that there won’t be an issue as the exam will be submitted and marked by ACCA and then she revoked my exam.

    I repeatedly asked her will there be an issue then she said no the exam will be marked but I’m not convinced. I checked my plan and it doesnt say exam attempted it says booked only

    I’ve contacted ACCA regarding this, I hope I will not have to do it again or they giving me a refund saying it was their mistake. I completed the exam and the exam went smoothly and ended and then this. I hope these invigilator know what they are doing or else they’ll be costing us valuable time from our life and also add alot of stress.

    September 10, 2021 at 6:09 pm #635374
    Kim Smith
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    @ranganaherath

    See here for “Check your exam has been submitted video” https://www.accaglobal.com/hk/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/remote-session-exams/on-exam-day.html The webpage suggests that you should allow up to 72 hours for this confirmation.

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