PAU Balearic Islands Business & Business Model Design (UIB) exam-day guide
PAU Balearic Islands Business & Business Model Design (UIB) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI, passport, or residence card)
Bring the original physical document, not a photocopy or a photo on your phone. Name must match your enrolment. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted for your call.
Exam venue, room, and start time confirmed
Check the official UIB exam timetable (calendari d'exàmens) for your subject and group, and re-check it 24h before in case of a room change. Arrive with margin; late-entry rules are set by the centre, so confirm with the provider.
Permitted writing materials
Bring several blue or black pens and a pencil with eraser for any multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether correction fluid or extra paper is allowed.
Calculator policy checked
Business model and design questions may involve simple quantitative reasoning. Do not assume a calculator is allowed; confirm with the provider which models (if any) are permitted and whether phones count as calculators (they normally do not).
Any permitted printed materials or formula sheets
Some subjects allow a summary sheet or open-book format. Confirm with the provider in advance what is authorised; unauthorised material on the desk can be treated as academic misconduct.
Water, snack, and any medication you need
Long sittings are easier if you are hydrated and have eaten. Keep items in a transparent bag if the centre requires it; confirm with the provider.
Watch (non-smart) for timekeeping
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. Smartwatches and phones must normally be switched off and stored away; confirm with the provider where devices must be left.
Reviewed your subject's assessment structure
Know the weighting of theory versus practical/case parts, the number of questions, and whether there is a penalty for wrong answers in any multiple-choice section. Confirm with the provider or the course guide if unsure.
Practised with past-style case questions under timed conditions
Business model design rewards structured answers (context, customer segments, value proposition, revenue and cost logic, risks). Rehearse writing these in the time you will actually have.
Travel and arrival plan
Plan the route to the UIB campus or assigned building and allow extra time for parking or public transport. Identify the building and room in advance; confirm with the provider if the room is not published.
Contact detail for the provider's exam office saved
Keep the faculty or exam office contact on hand in case of illness, delay, or an incident on the day. Procedures for justified absence must be confirmed with the provider.
Plan the day
Do a final pass over the syllabus and your own notes. List the topics you are least confident about and spend the remaining time on those rather than re-reading everything. Re-check the official exam timetable and room assignment, and confirm any open-book or materials rules with the provider.
Write at least one full practice answer to a business model design case under timed conditions. Focus on structure: problem and context, customer segments, value proposition, key activities and resources, revenue streams, cost structure, and main risks. Compare against the course rubric or marking criteria if available.
Prepare your bag: ID, pens, pencil, eraser, permitted materials, water, watch. Charge nothing you cannot bring into the room; switch off and pack away your phone the night before so you do not rely on it. Confirm transport and set an alarm with buffer.
Do a light review of key frameworks and definitions only, then stop early and sleep. Avoid learning new material the night before; consolidation matters more than last-minute coverage. Re-check the timetable once more for late changes.
Eat properly, arrive at the venue ahead of time, and locate the room. Keep your ID accessible. Do not gather in last-minute discussions that may increase anxiety; a brief skim of your own summary is enough.
Read the instructions and marks allocation before writing. Note the time available and divide it across sections, leaving time to check. If any instruction is unclear, ask an invigilator rather than guessing.
Answer the questions you know best first if the structure allows, then return to harder ones. For case questions, use headings and short paragraphs so the marker can see your reasoning. Watch the clock at the halfway point and adjust.
Check that every question has an answer, that your name and student number are on every sheet, and that multiple-choice answers are transferred correctly. Do not leave early unless you have verified everything.
Rules to check
Bring your original photo ID; you may be refused entry without it. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted if you do not have a DNI or passport.
Phones and smart devices must be switched off and stored out of reach. A device visible during the exam can be treated as academic misconduct, so confirm with the provider where to leave it.
Only permitted materials may be on your desk. Confirm with the provider in advance whether notes, books, or a calculator are allowed for this subject.
Breaks and leaving the room are normally restricted and may require an escort; ask an invigilator before the exam if you expect to need one. Confirm with the provider for any specific policy.
Scoring and penalties follow the course guide: check the weighting of each part and whether wrong answers in a multiple-choice section are penalised. Confirm with the provider if the guide is unclear.
Academic integrity applies throughout: no communication with other candidates, no unauthorised aids, and no attempt to view others' work. Sanctions are set by the university.
If you are ill or cannot attend, follow the official justified-absence procedure and keep evidence such as a medical certificate. Confirm with the provider the deadline and documents required.
Follow invigilator instructions on seating, timing, and collection of papers. Disputes about marks are handled through the official review process, not with the invigilator on the day.