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Exam Orientation

The document provides information and instructions for students taking an exam for the subjects BU1105/BU1805. It outlines what materials students should bring to the exam, what will be provided, how to develop a study plan, details about exam format, grading scales, key resources and tips for preparation. The exam consists of 3 sections - short theory questions, applied questions and a case study analysis. Students are advised to study hard, manage their time well during the exam, and read instructions carefully.

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Exam Orientation

The document provides information and instructions for students taking an exam for the subjects BU1105/BU1805. It outlines what materials students should bring to the exam, what will be provided, how to develop a study plan, details about exam format, grading scales, key resources and tips for preparation. The exam consists of 3 sections - short theory questions, applied questions and a case study analysis. Students are advised to study hard, manage their time well during the exam, and read instructions carefully.

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Exam Orientation Session

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Images used obtained from Google Images
What to Bring to the Exam
• Student ID Card
• Comfortable writing Pens x2 [black / blue]
• Correction Tape
• Highlighter pens or Multi-colour pen
• Bottle of Water {labels must be removed}

• Knowledge acquired as a result of studying.

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Materials Provided
• Exam Script
– Make sure writing is legible
– Start each question on new page
– Clearly identify question being answered
– Cover page details
• Name, Student ID, Books Used,
• Questions / sections attempted
• Rough Notes Sheet
• Access to Dictionary

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Develop a Study Plan / Schedule

• Study Vacation + Exam Period


o Internal Prime Time
o 6-8 hours per day
 3 days per subject

• Key Considerations
• Available Time
• Sequence of exams
• Difficulty of subject

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Check - When & Where is Exam
• Students Online
– Link to view your Personal Exam Timetable
• Plan to arrive 10 minutes early
– Find room
– Reduce stress levels

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Grades & Scores
• 85 – 100 = ‘HD’ High Distinction
• 75 – 84 = ‘D’ Distinction
• 65 – 74 = ‘C’ Credit
• 50 – 64 = ‘P’ Pass
• < 50 = ‘N’ Fail
• NS = Failed but Opportunity to Sit Supplementary Offered
• ED = Deferred Exam Arranged
– Not recommended [low student success rate]

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Know your Position going into Exam

• What do I need to score on my exam to pass?

• Total score of 50% for all assessment pieces combined


For MCQ Tests = 30 / WIKI = 30 / Final Exam = 40

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Four Key Tips
1. Study

2. Use Time Wisely

3. Don’t Panic

4. Read the Instructions / Questions Carefully

See Supplementary
Reading Topic 13
Exam Prep Tips +
materials provided
by TLD

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Key Resources BU1105/BU1805

Printouts of Lecture & Tutorial slides


Notes that you have compiled
Based on in class notes and summary of readings

Textbook, Online Readings


Other Online resources provided [eg: videos]
• Online sources as provide via the BU1105/BU1805 Learn JCU Site

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Format of BU1105/BU1805 Exam
• Duration = 2.5 hours [+10 minutes reading time]
• Worth 40% of total grade for subject.

• Three Sections to Exam Paper

• Section A – 3 x Theory based Questions

• Section B – 2 x Applied Knowledge Questions

• Section C – Case Study [series of questions]

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BU1105/BU1805 Exam - Sections

Section A – 3 x Theory Based Questions


 Answer 3 questions ONLY from selection of 4
 Questions worth 10 marks each [section weighting = 30 marks]
 Recommended time allocation 12 – 15 minutes per question
 [45 minutes for section]

 Length of answer will vary in accordance with question

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BU1105/BU1805 Exam - Sections

• Section B – 2 x Applied Knowledge Questions


– Answer 2 questions ONLY from selection of 3
– Questions worth 15 marks each [section weighting = 30 marks]
– Recommended time allocation 20 - 22 minutes per question
• [45 minutes for section]
– Length of answers will vary in accordance with question.

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BU1105/BU1805 Exam - Sections

• Section C – Case Study [scenario]


– Short Case study slightly over 1 page in length
– Asked to read the case study and then address 4 questions.
– Expected to attempt / answer ALL 4 questions
– Recommended time allocation for section 60 minutes
– Weighting of section = 40 marks spread across the 4 questions

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Good Luck & Study Hard

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