Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Answer Sheet Instructions
Please read this page very carefully before starting the exam.
Please note that this exam will be negatively marked. That is, a fraction of a mark
(1/(n-1), where n is the number of options) will be subtracted for each wrong answer
e.g. a wrong answer to a question with 4 possible choices will receive a mark of
-0.33. This is intended to ensure that if you guess at random, you will get a score of
zero. Questions that are not answered or where the answer is illegible will score
zero.
Notes for filling out the MCQ answer sheet:
1. You must use a pen to complete your MCQ answers as faint marks may not
be picked up when your marksheet is scanned.
2. To record an answer entirely fill in the relevant letter choice for each question.
If you make a mistake, clearly cross out the old answer and fill in the new
answer.
3. Mark only one answer for each question.
4. Do not mark the sheet anywhere except as instructed; this may result in
rejection of the sheet from the reader.
5. Write your name in the boxes provided.
6. It is absolutely necessary to record your ID number (shown on your Library
Card) accurately in the space provided. This is done as follows:
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Write the first 7 digits of your ID number
in the box provided (see diagram) i.e.
omitting the final digit, which should be in a
lighter font. Do not use any other number. If
in doubt call an invigilator.
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Beneath the box fill in the appropriate
corresponding number in the column below
each digit.
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Please note that this is the only criteria by
which your answer sheet will be recognised
by the optical reader. If you get it wrong the
sheet will be rejected from the reader!