OMR Instructions: 2010/11

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e-Learning Systems Team : IT Services

Instructions for Optically-Marked Tests

This test will be marked by machine.

You must follow the instructions at the top of the test sheet.

If you don’t, your script may be marked inaccurately.

The scanning system marks filled-in circles on the test sheet.

Use a pencil to fill in the circles like this:

DO NOT tick, dash, zigzag or cross the circles. 

A

A A AA

OMR Instructions: 2010/11

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e-Learning Systems Team : IT Services

Form filling: Your ID

Write your ID number in the boxes provided.

Fill in the appropriate circles using one digit per column.

This is read by the scanner

Make sure it’s your ID number and not someone else’s…*

Instructions are on the cover sheet of the test.

*really important and yet occasionally people get it all wrong…

OMR Instructions: 2010/11

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e-Learning Systems Team : IT Services

Form filling: Your answers

Indicate your answers by

A. filling in the appropriate circles, and

B. writing your answer in the space provided.

Allows for double-checking in case of problems.

For example, if your answer is B, do this:

If you make a mistake, erase it, fill in the new bubble and write in your changed answer as above