- The competition shall be conducted both virtually and physically.
- Schools are to register online for the competition (Only schools that registered online shall be eligible to participate)
- Schools are advised to register with the official school email address. Schools without an official email address are advised to open one.
- Schools are to fill all the compulsory fields before submission.
- Each school is to register two (2) students for the competition. We advise schools to exclude SS3 students as they would have graduated before the grand finale.
- The school shall provide a computer system which must be webcam enabled to seat for the exam.
- In the event that any school wishes to change the registered student, the school must write a letter using the school’s letterhead to notify KW-IRS TWO WEEKS before the competition.
- Two participants (students) shall be allowed to sit for the competition from each school.
- Participants do not need any writing material for the competition.
- Any form of cheating or fraudulent act that could be construed as malpractice shall NOT be tolerated.
- Any student that deliberately switches off their system shall be automatically disqualified.
- Any school that presents students other than the two students initially registered, for the competition shall be disqualified.
- There is NO provision for bonus marks on failed questions since the quiz would be Computer Based Test (CBT).
- No movement is allowed once the competition starts.
- The students shall see their score immediately they clicked the submit button.
- A mail will be sent to the registered email of all schools showing their scores.
- There is NO room for substitution of contestants, only the two registered students shall represent the school.
- Failure to keep to any of these rules will lead to instant disqualification of any erring school.
- Round One
- Round Two (40% of schools in Round One will qualify to this round)
- Semi-Final (Four schools each from the 3 Senatorial Districts will qualify to this round)
- Grand Finale (Two schools each from the 3 Senatorial Districts will make it to the final)
- Round One and Round Two shall be held the same day
- Semi-Final will be held at a later date that will be communicated.
- The quiz shall be Computer Based Test (CBT)
- There shall be 50 Multiple Choice Questions (each correctly answered attracts 2 marks).
- No movement is allowed once the competition starts.
- Device Usage:
- Students must use a desktop or laptop computer for the examination. (Mobile phones are strictly prohibited for taking the quiz.)
- Environment and Monitoring:
- The 2 students are to sit together in front of the system for authentication process that involves capturing of the students before the examination.
- Students must ensure a quiet and distraction-free environment for the duration of the examination.
- Live monitoring of students will be conducted throughout the examination.
- Any attempt to manipulate or cheat during the examination will result in immediate disqualification.
- Features and Restrictions:
- The examination platform has various features including frequent scanning of the candidate’s environment, full-screen mode, and restrictions on copying and pasting from other tabs.
- Students are prohibited from attempting to switch between tabs or access external resources during the examination any attempt will lead to automatic submission.
- The system locks and restricts student actions during the examination, and ends examination if the student navigates away from the full screen.
- Communication and Support:
- Students must follow all instructions provided by the exam proctors and KW-IRS.
- In case of technical difficulties or issues during the examination, students should immediately notify the KW-IRS Officials for assistance.
- Code of Conduct:
- Students are expected to maintain academic integrity throughout the examination.
- Any form of cheating, collusion, or unauthorized assistance will result in severe penalties, including disqualification from the competition.
- All answers provided must be the student’s own work, and any use of external sources or assistance is strictly prohibited.
- No writing material is needed for the exam.
- Completion and Submission:
- Students must complete the examination within the stipulated time limit.
- Once the examination is completed, students must submit their answers as instructed by the proctors.
- Failure to submit within the allotted time may result in disqualification.
- Penalties and Consequences:
- Violation of any of the rules and regulations will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.
- The decision of the exam proctors and KW-IRS regarding any disputes or violations is final.
- Code of Conduct:
- Students participating in the quiz competition are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct.
- Any behaviour deemed inappropriate or unethical by the organizers will be dealt with accordingly.
- In each round, there shall be 40 questions from which the contestants are expected to pick.
- Each contesting school shall answer 5 questions in each round.
- There shall be a 3-minute break after each round.
- In the event that two or more contestants tie, there shall be tie-break questions to make allowance for the emergence of a winner.
- The quiz questions shall be displayed through an overhead projector and shall be read out audibly with the aid of a sound system.
- Each school shall have twenty seconds to respond to each question before the bell goes.
THE COMPETITION IS DIVIDED INTO 4 STAGES:
ROUND 1, ROUND 2 AND SEMI-FINAL (ONLINE QUIZ)
Any attempt to circumvent these features will be considered a violation of the rules.
FINAL (PHYSICAL)
The Final Stage shall be physical and there shall be two (2) Rounds of multiple choice questions. Each correctly answered attracts 3 marks.