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Permitted tools during the exam (dictionary, spell checker, calculator, etc.)

The use of tools or resources during an exam depends on the instructions set by your exam coordinator.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Who decides which tools are allowed?

On the Nexam platform, it is not Nexam that determines which tools you can use during an exam. Permissions to use materials or tools are defined by your exam coordinator.

Where to find this information?

All rules about what is permitted or prohibited are outlined in the exam instructions, which you can consult at two points:

  • Before starting the exam: the instructions are shown at the beginning of the evaluation

  • During the exam: the instructions remain available at all times in the left-hand sidebar, under the "Instructions" section

Take time to read these carefully, as they may vary from one exam to another.

Examples of tools subject to permission

  • dictionary: paper, electronic, or built-in

  • spell checker: built-in browser or system feature

  • grammar or synonym tools: extensions or built-in aids

  • calculator: physical or online

  • internet access: search engines, reference websites

  • personal notes or scrap paper

  • reference materials: guides, formulas, appendices

In summary

The exam instructions, shown before and throughout the exam in the left sidebar, are your only reliable reference for what tools are allowed. Nexam does not decide which tools can be used, and any permitted tools will be clearly listed in the instructions. If something is not mentioned, assume it is not permitted. If in doubt, contact your exam coordinator directly.

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