WorksheetsExams Refresher Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where can students find specimen exam papers?
OUSA Website
Module Website
Request from Tutor
Request from ACQ
What is the deadline for students to submit a Special Circumstances form?
24 hours after the deadline of their final piece of work for the module
Fourteen days after the deadline of their final piece of work for the module
Four days after the deadline of their final piece of work for the module
One week after the deadline of their final piece of work for the module
Which of the following sentences describe an EMA?
EMAs are a long form essay/project to test one's knowledge and understanding of a module
EMAs are marked by the student's tutor plus one other tutor for standardisation
From a technical and functional point of view, EMAs are very similar to TMAs
In terms of what they are assessing a student on, EMAs are very similar to emTMAs
Which of the following sentences describe an emTMA?
emTMAs are exclusively found only on single component assessment modules
emTMAs are treated exactly like TMAs
emTMAs are summative, covering a range of module content
emTMAs are marked by the student's tutor
A student has not been able to finish their emTMA due to work commitments. They have called asking if they can have an extension as they won't be able to finish and submit it by the 12 noon deadline today. What are their options?
Unfortunately, if they can't submit it by 12 noon, it is too late and they will fail the module.
There is a 12 hour grace period so they can still submit up to 23:59 that day without a penalty.
They can submit up until 23:59 the day after the submission cut off - their work is accepted but they will receive a penalty to the marks.
They need to submit what they have managed to do on their EMA today, and then contact their tutor to discuss an extension.
Where can students find advice to help them to prepare for their exam?
The Assessment Handbook
Help Centre resources on Exam Techniques and Exam Preparation
The Module's Assessment Strategy
Contacting us in Student Support
Resit results are typically capped at 40% for undergraduate modules. True or False?
True
False
If a student doesn't meet their exam deadline, they may receive a 'late penalty'. True or False?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable criteria for Discretionary Postponement of an EMA?
A serious and prolonged illness of the student or immediate family member
Serious unforeseen illness (student or immediate family member) which impacts the 3 weeks leading up to the EMA submission date
Bereavement
Heavy work commitments on the day the EMA is due
Exam papers are submitted online through one of two systems the OU uses. What are these two systems?
emTMA/EMA system
Exam system
eTMA system
iCME/Moodle system
What does it mean when we say exams are "open book"?
Students can refer to their physical module materials and have their books open next to them as they complete their exam
Students can copy-and-paste materials from a variety of resources without the need for referencing
Students can refer to module materials and/or other resources while constructing their answers
Students are sent a book with the exam question in, so they need to 'open the book' to find their question
In 2025, all exams at the Open University are completed online and are "open book". True or False?
True
False
How long are remote exams at the Open University?
They are designed to be completed within...
2-3 hours
3 hours
3-4 hours
4 hours
How long is a "submission window" for a remote exam? Select all the possible right answers.
Some exams have a 24-hour submission window
Some exams last a specified number of hours, but the start time is flexible usually within a 24-hour period or an 8am to 8pm window
Some exams have a 3-day submission window
Some exams last a specified number of hours, but the start time is fixed so all students must start their exam then
Some exams have a six-week submission window, these are called "seen exams"
What is a "collusion check"?
It is a type of plagiarism check, but to specifically look for similarities with AI-generated responses
It is a review conducted by the Open University to ensure exams and assessments have not been compromised
It is a review conducted by the Open University to ensure students have not been using "fake news" sources
It is a type of plagiarism check, but to specifically look for similarities to other submitted academic work
Does a student need to submit Special Circumstances if their exam has been affected by an issue that has impacted all students?
Yes, students must still submit a Special Circumstances form
No, faculties and Module Results Panels are proactive when it comes to issues which may have impacted everyone sitting an exam so no need for Special Circumstances
No, but if the student feels that the issue had a particularly detrimental affect on them as an individual, they should still be encouraged to submit a Special Circumstances request
Which of the following are Senior Adviser responsibilities?
Special Circumstances process information
Discretionary and Elective Postponement and deferral advice
ISS discussions for resits and resubmissions
Exam worries advice
Administrative support for modules with EMAs or emTMAs
Where can students access past papers?
OU Website
Module Website
OUSA Website
VLE
