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Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« on: October 29, 2009, 07:05:01 pm »
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I know electronic communication devices aren't permitted in the exam room, but how about electronic stop watches?
I have a kitchen timer (can fit in the palm of my hand) that I'd like to bring into my examinations. Is that okay?

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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2009, 07:06:59 pm »
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It can't ring
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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2009, 07:09:36 pm »
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It can't ring
Cool, thanks. How about beep? It's also a digital clock and it beeps in random periods. I don't know how to shut it off =\

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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2009, 07:37:36 pm »
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I've taken a digital watch with stopwatch capabilities into 4 VCE exams, all different supervisors, none of them ever said anything about it.
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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 07:44:24 pm »
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It can't ring
Cool, thanks. How about beep? It's also a digital clock and it beeps in random periods. I don't know how to shut it off =\

lol same

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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2009, 08:05:17 pm »
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I think by computerised watches they mean ones like G-Shock where you can store phone numbers and names of people in it.  Eh I dont think ill risk it.

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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2009, 08:41:53 pm »
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Some digital watches have a stopwatch function. Maybe use that?
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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2009, 09:27:25 pm »
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I simply take my watch off and put it on the table.  So far, the supervisors have looked at my watch and haven't said anything.

EDIT:  Actually, in my physics exam this year one supervisor said something.  She asked me where I got it lol.


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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2009, 09:29:20 pm »
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If it started beeping and they saw you flurrying about trying to get it to stop would that be trouble?

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Re: Are electronic stopwatches allowed?
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2009, 09:32:00 pm »
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If it started beeping and they saw you flurrying about trying to get it to stop would that be trouble?

Well, not unless if you're carrying a lot of cash in hand.  Otherwise, yes, the supervisors would have to report you.

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