General

Login
•    Log in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled examination time.
•    Complete any required identity verification and system checks before the examination begins.
•    Late arrival may result in reduced examination time or inability to participate, depending on the competition rules.
Technical Requirements
Before the examination begins, ensure that:
•    You have a stable internet connection.
•    Your browser is updated and supported by IntelCowry.
•    Your device has sufficient battery or is connected to a reliable power source.
•    Your webcam is functional where webcam monitoring is required.
•    Your microphone is functional where microphone monitoring is required.
•    Your device meets the published technical requirements for the examination.
2. 📝 Examination Conduct
All participants must complete the examination honestly and independently.
You must:
•    Answer the questions yourself.
•    Follow all instructions provided by the examination system.
•    Remain within the permitted examination environment.
•    Manage your time appropriately.
•    Submit your answers before the examination closes.
You must not:
•    Use textbooks, notebooks, handwritten notes or other unauthorised materials.
•    Use search engines or external websites.
•    Ask another person for assistance.
•    Communicate with other participants during the examination.
•    Receive assistance through messaging applications, social media or other communication platforms.
•    Copy, photograph, reproduce or distribute examination questions.
•    Share examination answers with another participant.
•    Attempt to obtain examination questions or answers before the authorised examination period.
3. 📹 Proctoring & Identity Verification
Some IntelCowry competitions may use online proctoring or examination-monitoring technology to protect examination integrity.
Where proctoring is required:
Identity Verification
•    You may be required to verify your identity before the examination.
•    You must provide the required identification document where applicable.
•    The identity information provided must correspond with your registration details.
•    Another person must not take the examination on your behalf.
Camera and Microphone
Where enabled:
•    Your webcam may be required to remain active throughout the examination.
•    Your face should remain reasonably visible to the camera.
•    Your microphone may be monitored where required by the examination rules.
•    You must not deliberately obstruct, disable or interfere with required monitoring.
Screen Monitoring
Where enabled, the examination system may monitor relevant screen activity to detect prohibited actions.
This may include detection of:
•    Switching browser tabs or windows.
•    Leaving the examination environment.
•    Opening prohibited applications or websites.
•    Attempting to circumvent examination controls.