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It must include:\nThe information invigilators need to gather, e.g. notes\nWho they report malpractice to, e.g. the exams officer or Head of Centre directly\nWhen they report malpractice, e.g. during the exam or after the exam\nHow to report it, e.g. will you have a specific form or is a verbal account OK\nWhat to do in the case of severe disruption to exam conditions, e.g. will there be a phone or alarm in the exam room to get extra help.\nDealing with malpractice in the exam\nRemove any materials and evidence from the candidate.\n1.\nLet the candidate continue the exam.\n2.\nMake notes of what has happened, including timings.\n3.\nReturn to invigilating as normal.\n4.\nDealing with malpractice after the exam\nMake a clear written statement.\n1.\nGive full information and evidence to the exams officer.\n2.\nExams officer reports to Head of Centre.\n3.\nHead of Centre reports malpractice to Cambridge.\n4.\nConsequences of malpractice\nOur candidates and/or centre staff may receive a warning\nOur candidates may lose marks, receive no marks or get disqualified\nWe may be banned from making entries for specific exams\nWe may have our Agreement with Cambridge terminated.\nPreventing malpractice protects everyone involved.\nAny questions?\nTest your knowledge\nQ1: True or false – Malpractice only happens if someone is trying to cheat.\nQ2: Who can commit malpractice?\nQ3: Which of the following is an example of centre staff malpractice?\nA. Walking around the room during the exam.\nB. Answering a candidate’s question about instructions.\nC. Leaving the exam room unattended for a few minutes.\nD. Making sure all unauthorised materials are removed before the exam.\nQ4: Which of the following is an example of candidate malpractice?\nA. 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