Notes to avoid losing points on multiple choice tests
Viewing the test content before the supervisor allows it, without checking the test code on the pages, candidates may lose points.
In addition to the general regulations that must be followed, when taking the multiple-choice test, candidates need to pay attention to some points in the 2019 national high school exam regulations.
Candidates must take the test on the multiple-choice answer sheet printed in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training; they may only fill in the registration number, test code and answer boxes with black pencil. In case of filling in the wrong box or wanting to change the answer, candidates must erase the pencil in the old box, then fill in the box of their choice.
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Candidates taking the 2018 National High School Exam. Photo: Vo Thanh |
Candidates must fill in the blanks at the top of the multiple-choice answer sheet accurately and completely; with the registration number, fill in all the numbers (including the zeros in front), and fill in the correct exam code on the 2 exam receipts.
When receiving the exam papers, candidates should note that the component subjects in each Natural Science or Social Science exam have the same exam code. If the exam code is different, candidates must immediately notify the exam supervisor, no later than 10 minutes after receiving the exam papers. Candidates must place the exam papers under the multiple-choice answer sheet and must not look at the content without the permission of the exam supervisor.
Candidates must also check the test paper to ensure that it contains the correct number of questions as stated on the paper and that all pages of the test have the same test code. The test paper must not be submitted before the end of the test time. When the time is up, candidates must submit the multiple-choice answer sheet to the invigilator and sign the two test collection forms.
Finally, candidates are only allowed to leave the examination room after the invigilator has checked all the answer sheets in the room and allowed them to leave. In case of any unusual incident, candidates must strictly follow the instructions of the invigilator.
This year, more than 887,000 candidates nationwide took the National High School Exam for graduation and university admission. The number of candidates registering for university and college admission for teacher training majors was more than 653,000. Of which, independent candidates accounted for 4.3%.