The Close of the Poll Quiz

Approximately how many minutes before the official close of the poll should the Presiding Officer begin assisting electors in locating their polling station within the compound?

• 1-2 minutes

• 5-10 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 30 minutes

At exactly 6:00 p.m., the Presiding Officer must instruct the Police Officer to position themselves where?

• At the entrance of the polling station

• Inside the polling station

• At the end of the line of electors

• Near the ballot box

What crucial announcement must the Presiding Officer make promptly at 6:00 p.m.?

• The polling station is now closed for entry.

• All electors must now cast their vote immediately.

• The Close of the Poll.

• Counting of ballots will now commence.

According to Election Rule 27(2), what explanation must the Presiding Officer provide to persons still in line at the close of the poll?

• They will not be allowed to vote.

• They will be allowed to vote despite the poll being closed.

• They must complete their voting within the next 5 minutes.

• Their votes will be considered provisional.

What key information must be recorded in the Polling Station Diary regarding electors in line at the close of the poll?

• Their names and addresses only.

• The number of persons and the name and ID Card Number of the last elector.

• The time each person in line began waiting.

• Their political affiliation.

What additional entry MUST be made in the Polling Station Diary after the last elector has voted?

• The total number of electors who voted.

• The time the last elector has voted.

• Any incidents that occurred during the last hour of polling.

• The names of the Candidates or Agents present.

Where can the Certificate of the Close of the Poll be found?

• In the ballot box.

• On page 28 of the Polling Station Diary.

• In the envelope containing spoiled ballots.

• Displayed on the wall of the polling station.

What specific hour should be recorded on the Certificate of the Close of the Poll?

• The time the last elector actually voted.

• 5:55 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m.

• 6:05 p.m.

What number should be included on the Certificate of the Close of the Poll regarding the number of persons who voted?

• The total number of poll cards issued.

• The number of ballots found in the ballot box.

• The number recorded in the “Consecutive No.” field on the stub of the ballot paper issued to the last voter.

• An estimated number of voters.

Who is required to insert their name in block letters and sign the Certificate of the Close of the Poll?

• Only the Presiding Officer.

• The Presiding Officer and the Deputy Presiding Officer.

• The Presiding Officer, members of staff, and any Candidates or Agents present.

• Only the Presiding Officer and the Police Officer.