Conduct
Examinees may not receive assistance from the invigilator or anyone else during the
exam. The examinee may not ask questions of the invigilator except in cases where
there are technical issues with the LMS (i.e. user navigation, etc.). The invigilator must
not interpret exam questions for the examinee as exam questions require the examinee
to make their own interpretations or assumptions.
Cheating
Cheating is a serious offence and subject to disciplinary action under
Bylaw 11 (Code of
Ethics). The invigilator overseeing the exam is responsible for ensuring that the
exam
rules are strictly followed. If an examinee or invigilator is uncertain about a particular
scenario or situation before the exam, contact the Registrar or Registration Dept. staff to
get clarification.
Any evidence of cheating that occurs during the exam should be noted in detail by the
invigilator. The invigilator, member-designate or any other individual who knows or
becomes aware that an examinee may have cheated or have failed to follow the
exam
rules in any way is obligated to notify the Registrar. Any member who is aware of an
invigilator neglecting their invigilation obligations must immediately notify the
Registrar.
Some examples of this offence are:
- Any recording of the exam screens, including taking screenshots, pictures, or
video,
- Copying the exam questions or answers,
- Leaving mobile devices/smart phones, other web browsers, software
applications, or other computers on during the exam,
- Bringing in resource materials other than those noted above (Closed book
section),
- Allowing other individuals (other than examinee and invigilator) to come in and
out of the room during the exam.
Closed Book Requirements
You cannot access any resources during the exam unless noted below. This means no resources of any kind are allowed, including LMS modules and LMS module resources, external websites, other software applications, or any other hardcopy resources. All other web browser tabs must be closed during the exam. Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be turned off for the exam. It is incumbent on both the member and the invigilator to adhere to this rule.
Exceptions to Closed Book Requirements
Only unmarked, printed copies of the specific documents listed in the table below are allowed during the exam as noted. The invigilator must ensure that only these approved resources are used during the exam and that they are unmarked before starting the exam. Online or digital resources are not allowed in any circumstance.
RESOURCE
| EXAM MODULE
|
Translation dictionary (if needed)
| All Exams
|
Trainee LMS Instructions
| All Exams
|
Sponsor LMS Instructions
| All Exams
|
FPBC Bylaws
| 1b Regulation and Ethics: Exam Only
|
Foresters Act
| 1b Regulation and Ethics: Exam Only
|
Confidentiality
As noted in the Online Exam Rules, the exam is confidential; it cannot be copied, printed, saved, recorded, or reproduced in any manner at any time. The exam questions and answers cannot be disclosed or disseminated to anyone before, during, or after the exam under any circumstances, including during a study group session. Exam copies will not be provided for failed or passed exams.