Oral Defense Examiner Tutorial
This is a tutorial for Business faculty who will be involved in Oral Defense examinations.
- 1.How many content areas are covered in the test?
- A.
Four
- B.
Five
- C.
Six
- D.
Seven
- 2.Candidates are asked two questions per content area.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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
- 4.How long should the test take overall?
- A.
5-8 mins
- B.
8-12 mins
- C.
12-15 mins
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 9.Examiners should discuss their grades for a student to reach a consensus.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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
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