Rules of The Competition

    1. The competition shall be conducted both virtually and physically.
    2. Schools are to register online for the competition (Only schools that registered online shall be eligible to participate)
    3. Schools are advised to register with the official school email address. Schools without an official email address are advised to open one.
    4. Schools are to fill all the compulsory fields before submission.
    5. 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.
    6. The school shall provide a computer system which must be webcam enabled to seat for the exam.
    7. 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.
    8. Two participants (students) shall be allowed to sit for the competition from each school.
    9. Participants do not need any writing material for the competition.
    10. Any form of cheating or fraudulent act that could be construed as malpractice shall NOT be tolerated.
    11. Any student that deliberately switches off their system shall be automatically disqualified.
    12. Any school that presents students other than the two students initially registered, for the competition shall be disqualified.
    13. There is NO provision for bonus marks on failed questions since the quiz would be Computer Based Test (CBT).
    14. No movement is allowed once the competition starts.
    15. The students shall see their score immediately they clicked the submit button.
    16. A mail will be sent to the registered email of all schools showing their scores.
    17. There is NO room for substitution of contestants, only the two registered students shall represent the school.
    18. Failure to keep to any of these rules will lead to instant disqualification of any erring school.

    THE COMPETITION IS DIVIDED INTO 4 STAGES:

    • 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 1, ROUND 2 AND SEMI-FINAL (ONLINE QUIZ)

    • 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.
    1. Device Usage:
    • Students must use a desktop or laptop computer for the examination. (Mobile phones are strictly prohibited for taking the quiz.)
    1. 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.
    1. 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.

    Any attempt to circumvent these features will be considered a violation of the rules.

    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.

    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.

    1. In each round, there shall be 40 questions from which the contestants are expected to pick.
    2. Each contesting school shall answer 5 questions in each round.
    3. There shall be a 3-minute break after each round.
    4. In the event that two or more contestants tie, there shall be tie-break questions to make allowance for the emergence of a winner.
    5. The quiz questions shall be displayed through an overhead projector and shall be read out audibly with the aid of a sound system.
    6. Each school shall have twenty seconds to respond to each question before the bell goes.