Q&A Online Music Theory Exam Essentials

Q&A - Online Music Theory Exam (Levels 1-5)

(The English version of the official website of the Royal Conservatory of Music shall prevail)

Q&A - Before the exam

Q1. What equipment do I need to prepare before the exam?

A portable or desktop computer with network camera capabilities, or an external network camera lens scans the room in all directions 360 degrees before the exam.

Q2. What location should I choose to take the exam?

Candidates can take the exam in their own home or at a suitable other venue that meets the requirements.

Q3. What are the requirements for the test venue?

No notes, books of any kind, descriptions of notes, or piano keyboards of any kind are allowed in the exam room. All books should be closed and should not show any musical symbols or pictures of piano keyboards, including pianos in the room. If circumstances do not permit, the item should be completely covered.

Q4. Can I arrange for multiple candidates to take the Music Theory Exam at the same venue?

OK. A responsible adult must be present at the time of the exam.

Q5. If I take the exam with other candidates, what should I do before I start the exam?

A responsible adult must be present during the test, and candidates must sit back-to-back, face-to-face, or at a distance enough from each other to ensure they cannot see each other's screens. After completing the ID check and room scan check, the candidate needs to say to the microphone, "I am sitting with the other test takers, and the adult in charge will be in the exam room." "So that the invigilator is aware of the condition of the examination room."

Q6. Can I take the test with a tablet or mobile phone?

No. Candidates are required to take the test using a portable or desktop computer with network camera capabilities and computer equipment that can scan a 360-degree room.

Q7. Do I need to choose a specific exam date?

Candidates are not required to select the specified test date at the time of exam registration. Candidates only need to choose one of the test dates and times to take the test during the specified test time.

Q&A - Exam Period

Q1. Can the adult in charge stay in the room?

Candidates under the age of 18 and adults with special needs, the adult in charge must be present. Candidates can be assisted with computer initial setup before the exam begins. The adult in charge may also be present throughout the test period if necessary. Candidates aged 18 or older may also have the presence of a responsible adult, but this is not required. If there are multiple candidates in the test room, the responsible adult must be present for the entire test period.

Q2. What is an invigilator?

Remote monitoring by invigilators is designed to check that candidates are taking the test in accordance with the ABRSM's regulations and requirements.

Q3. Will there be invigilators monitoring the exam in real time?

The exam will be filmed via webcasting and exam software, and the exam will be monitored by a trained invigilator. The entire exam process will be recorded and monitored later.

Q4. What is the difference between the test format and the previous paper-and-pencil tests?

New question types include: Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Fill in the Blanks, and Pairing Questions. The maximum score was changed from 100 to 75. A passing score of 50 points, a good score must score 60 points, and a good score must score 65 points.

Q5. Can I choose to use Chinese questions?

Candidates can choose between Traditional or Chinese Simplified questions.

Q6. Can I use scratch paper, pencil, or atomic pen during the exam?

OK. Any blank piece of paper that does not display any musical symbols or any symbols for a piano keyboard (such as staves or white paper). At the beginning of the exam, candidates must show all scratch paper to the camera to prove that it is blank paper. At the end of the exam, they have to take the paper in front of the camera and destroy it, it is recommended to tear it up.

Q7. Can I go to the bathroom during the exam?

Candidates can go to the bathroom once for no more than five minutes. Candidates are required to speak or present the relevant written statement to the proctor in front of the camera. Candidates will not be given additional exam time. Candidates who require multiple use of the restroom or other special arrangements should contact ABRSM prior to the test to make special test arrangements.

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