GUIDELINES FOR PROCTORS

 All proctors should arrive at the test room no later than 10 minutes before the test begins. If you are the head proctor,
please arrange to pick up the tests at the main office at least 20 minutes before the test begins. If you cannot attend, for
reasons of sickness, etc. please call/notify the head proctor in any such event.

 REMIND the applicant who will take the qualifying exam of the following:

 This is a closed sheet/book exam, and no notes of any kind are permitted.

 The use of calculators, cell phones, or similar devices is not permitted. All implanted cyber devices not necessary for
life-support must be disabled at the beginning of the exam.

 The Human Resource Division, DA views cheating as a very serious matter.

 The time allotted for qualifying examination is 1 hour (then the exam can begin).

 At the end of the period, if you are the head proctor, please tell everyone to stop writing, you may have to do this more
than once. They are to remain seated and silent until you pick up their paper. This is one of the most difficult parts of your
job, because it is at this time that the applicant intent on cheating will have the best chance.

Note: It is very unfair to other applicants if some keep working while you collect the others' papers. Try to be firm on this
point and enforce it as much as you can. If you find an applicant who will not stop writing, warn them that if they don't
stop immediately, their paper will not be marked.

 The head proctor should return the tests to the Office of the Human Resource Division, DA.

IMPORTANT DO's and DON'Ts

1. Do not make interpretations or assumptions of the
test questions. If there are boxes left unanswered or
blank by the examinees, do not make any markings 7. The desk or walls around you must not have any
on the answer sheet writing.

2. Do not rush the examinees, let them finish the 8. The room must be as quiet as possible. Sounds
examination per time alloted. such as music or television are not permitted.

3. You are absolutely prohibited to test yourselves or to 9. You must dress as though you were in a public
answer or make copies of the test questions. setting.

4. Be vigilant, do not tolerate cheating and collusion 10. You must not use headphones, ear buds, or any
inside the room. other type of listening equipment.

5. No other person is allowed to enter the room while 11. You must not communicate with any other person by
you are taking the proctored exam. any means.

6. The lighting in the room must be bright enough to be
considered “daylight” quality. Overhead lighting is
preferred. If overhead lighting is not available, the
source of light must not be behind you.
12. You must not use a phone for any reason.
13.You must not leave the room during the exam for
any reason, unless posted rules for the exam
specifically permit you to do so.