What should the examiner do if the student is initially unable to answer a question?

Repeat the question as in the rubric

Move immediately to the next question

Repeat the question as in the rubric

If, after repeating the question, a student is still unable to answer, what should the examiner do?

Use an agreed prompt from the rubric

What should an exminer do if a student has misunderstood the question?

Use an agreed prompt from the rubric

What feedback should examiners give during the test if a student gives a good or very good response?

Say "thank you" and move to the next question

Respond enthusiastically and ask questions

Say "thank you" and move to the next question

The exam should start with a brief introduction to set the scene and relax the candidate. How many of the following elements should be included? Tick all that apply.

One examiner should introduce both faculty members

The candidate should be asked their name and to provide ID

Students are told they will be asked questions by both examiners

The candidate should be invited to explain their product or their role

One examiner should introduce both faculty members

Both examiners should introduce themselves

The candidate should be asked their name and to provide ID

Students are told they will be asked questions by both examiners

Students should have the exam process explained is some detail

The candidate should be invited to explain their product or their role

Students should be asked their ID number and their section

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This is a tutorial for Business faculty who will be involved in Oral Defense examinations.

Questions and Answers

1.

How many content areas are covered in the test?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  Seven
Correct Answer
C. Six

Explanation
The six areas are:
Strategic plan
SWOT analysis
Performance analysis
Ratio Analysis
Interpreting income statements
Interpreting balance sheets

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2.

Candidates are asked two questions per content area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Students are asked one question per content area.

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3.

How many questions are available for examiners to choose from, depending on the content area?
- A.
  
  1-3
- B.
  
  3-5
- C.
  
  5-6
Correct Answer
B. 3-5

Explanation
For the strategic plan and the SWOT analysis, there are 5 questions to choose from.
The other content areas have 3 questions to choose from.

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4.

How long should the test take overall?
- A.
  
  5-8 mins
- B.
  
  8-12 mins
- C.
  
  12-15 mins
Correct Answer
B. 8-12 mins

Explanation
Examiners should also aim to spend roughly the same amount of time on each content area.

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5.

What should the examiner do if the student is initially unable to answer a question?
- A.
  
  Nothing
- B.
  
  Move immediately to the next question
- C.
  
  Repeat the question as in the rubric
- D.
  
  Rephrase the question
Correct Answer
C. Repeat the question as in the rubric

Explanation
Initially the student may simply be nervous, or be unused to an unfamiliar accent. Rephrasing or prompts should not be used at this stage.

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6.

If, after repeating the question, a student is still unable to answer, what should the examiner do?
- A.
  
  Nothing
- B.
  
  Move to the next question
- C.
  
  Rephrase the question
- D.
  
  Use an agreed prompt from the rubric
Correct Answer
D. Use an agreed prompt from the rubric

Explanation
A couple of simplified prompts for each question will be provided to the examiners. Only these should be used.

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7.

What should an exminer do if a student has misunderstood the question?
- A.
  
  Nothing
- B.
  
  Use an agreed prompt from the rubric
- C.
  
  Move on to the next question
- D.
  
  Repeat the question
Correct Answer
B. Use an agreed prompt from the rubric

Explanation
Students should be given the opportunity to redeem themselves. However repeating the question will signal to the students that they have misunderstood, and undermine their confidence. Therefore it is better to use an additional prompt.

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8.

What feedback should examiners give during the test if a student gives a good or very good response?
- A.
  
  Respond enthusiastically and ask questions
- B.
  
  Say: very good answer
- C.
  
  Say "thank you" and move to the next question
- D.
  
  Use an additional prompt
Correct Answer
C. Say "thank you" and move to the next question

Explanation
For good, bad or indifferent responses, the student should not be given any type of feedback during the test. Examiners should try to keep facial expressions neutral, and close each response with a simple thank you, before moving to the next question. Nodding to show the examiner is listening is acceptable and helps relax the candidate. However vigorous nodding to signal a correct answer should be avoided.

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9.

Examiners should discuss their grades for a student to reach a consensus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
There should be no comparison and discussion of scores. There is no need to come to a consensus. Scores are subject to statistical analysis later.

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10.

The exam should start with a brief introduction to set the scene and relax the candidate. How many of the following elements should be included? Tick all that apply.
- A.
  
  One examiner should introduce both faculty members
- B.
  
  Both examiners should introduce themselves
- C.
  
  The candidate should be asked their name and to provide ID
- D.
  
  Students are told they will be asked questions by both examiners
- E.
  
  Students should have the exam process explained is some detail
- F.
  
  The candidate should be invited to explain their product or their role
- G.
  
  Students should be asked their ID number and their section
Correct Answer(s)
A. One examiner should introduce both faculty members
C. The candidate should be asked their name and to provide ID
D. Students are told they will be asked questions by both examiners
F. The candidate should be invited to explain their product or their role

Explanation
Examiners can decide beforehand on an appropriate ice-breaker. This could be the role the student had in the simulation, what type of business or product they were involved in, or if they enjoyed the simulation. the training videos are generic so do not include this, but it appears in the candidate videos.

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Oral Defense Examiner Tutorial

How many content areas are covered in the test?

Candidates are asked two questions per content area.

How many questions are available for examiners to choose from, depending on the content area?

How long should the test take overall?

What should the examiner do if the student is initially unable to answer a question?

If, after repeating the question, a student is still unable to answer, what should the examiner do?

What should an exminer do if a student has misunderstood the question?

What feedback should examiners give during the test if a student gives a good or very good response?

Examiners should discuss their grades for a student to reach a consensus.

The exam should start with a brief introduction to set the scene and relax the candidate. How many of the following elements should be included? Tick all that apply.