Exam Room Set-Up

• Arrange seating so that no candidate can view another candidate’s screen.

• When seating candidates at right angles, leave sufficient distance to prevent line-of-sight to other screens.

• If using desks without dividers, there must be at least 1.25 m between the edges of adjacent screens.

• If using desk dividers, the minimum distance may be reduced to 1 m and lecture style desk arrangement is permitted.

Back-to-Back Seating

• Where candidates are seated back-to-back, there must be at least 1 m between the backs of pulled out chairs.

• Ensure there is sufficient space for invigilators to walk freely between all rows and desks.

• Screens must remain visible to the invigilator when moving through the room, without obstruction.

• Position screens so that candidates are not facing direct sunlight and no glare appears on the screens.

• Use blinds, curtains, or screen filters if needed to control light levels.

• Ensure each workstation has a stable power connection.

• Secure or cover cables to prevent tripping hazards and obstruction.

Exam Room Set-Up Examples

Recommended set-up

Trinity recommends the seating arrangements as per illustrations below:

Adjustment for lecture style room set-up

If a centre can only provide a lecture-style arrangement, every other row must remain empty as per illustration below: