Exams

Campus Written

• Paper-based exam held at your enrolled campus.
• Includes 10 minutes reading time in addition to exam duration.
  

Campus eExam

• Computer-based exam held at your enrolled campus.
• Requires you to use your mobile phone to complete the multi-factor authentication.
• Does not include 10 minutes reading time.

Practical

• Timetabled by the Exams Office but administered by the Unit Coordinator directly.
• Does not include 10 minutes reading time.

Remote eExam

• Online exam held remotely using Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor (Respondus) completed through myMurdoch Learning (LMS).
• Require you to use your own device that meet the minimum standards with a webcam, microphone and stable internet connection.
• Require a one-time installation of Respondus LockDown Browser using the unique Murdoch link.
• Does not include reading time.
• Eligible domestic student who met the criteria outlined on the External Exam page, exam(s) will be delivered as a “Remote eExam”

Visit the Remote eExams page to find out important information on setup instruction, preparation, exam conduct and other useful resources.

If a calculator is allowed during the exam, the information will be outlined on your exam timetable under the candidate aids tab. Using a calculator which is not permitted will be confiscated by the invigilator and can lead to disciplinary action under the Student Integrity Regulations.

Level 1 – basic calculator

Basic calculators have one- or two-line screens, arithmetic functions and simple storage of numbers in a memory. They usually include "%" and "√" keys, and may have other keys such as "^". Features differ between devices, but the main purpose is to do arithmetic.

Level 2 – scientific calculator

Scientific calculators are characterised by keys for mathematical functions such as trigonometry (sin, cos, tan) and logarithms (log, ln), and have several memories in which numbers can be stored.

Level 3 – financial calculator

Financial calculators extend basic capabilities with financial functions such as PMT, PV, FV, and may include scientific functions as well. They may be programmable.

Level 4 – any calculator

This category includes Basic, Scientific, Financial and also large-screen calculators with graphic capabilities, some with CAS (Computer Algebra System) capabilities. Some models use a stylus. This category does not include smartphones.

Academic integrity is critical during your final assessments, as it is at all times. Demonstrating academic integrity during your exam requires that you:

• ensure your final assessment submission is your own work; and
• do not collaborate with peers in your class or other people.

Please note that Unit Coordinators use Turnitin to help them ensure academic integrity standards are upheld for online assessments.  If you are sitting a Remote eExam, visit the Remote eExam page for specific details around expectations.

Breaches may lead to disciplinary action under Student Integrity Regulations.

The Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100) provides important information to ensure you are completing your final assessments with honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. If you have not yet completed MAP100, please do so before your final assessment.

You should advise the University if you can’t sit an exam by contacting the Exams Office or withdrawing from the unit before the start of the exam period.

If you cannot attend an exam due to illness or extenuating circumstances, you may be eligible to apply to defer the exam or retrospectively withdraw.

If you start an exam but can’t finish due to illness or other factors, you may be eligible to apply to defer the exam if:

• you report your illness immediately
  • for on-campus exams, report your illness to the exam invigilator, the University Nurse will attend the exam venue and provide a medical certificate if you are unable to continue the exam.
  • for off-campus exams, contact the exams office in the first instance and consult a doctor as soon as possible to obtain relevant supporting document(s).
• less than two thirds of the exam time has elapsed.
• you submit an application to defer the exam with a supporting medical certificate within three University business days of the original date of the exam.

Where special arrangements have been made, a non-attendance fee of $150 may apply if you do not sit an exam, unless you notify the Exams Office or have applied for deferred assessment for the exam.

If you have a disability or medical condition, you can apply for alternative exam arrangements. For more information, contact the Access and Inclusion Office on +61 8 9360 6084.

Your alternative exam arrangements need to be finalised by the end of week 12 for normal semester exams or at least 10 University business days prior to the start of the exam period for all other exam periods.