WBCHSE HS Modern Computer Application exam-day guide
WBCHSE HS Modern Computer Application · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original admit card / registration slip
Carry the original admit card issued for the HS examination. Some schools also ask for a photocopy or school ID; confirm the exact ID combination with your school. needs_review: exact ID requirements vary by school.
School identity card
Keep your school ID with you if your school normally requires it at practical exams. needs_review: confirm with the provider whether it is mandatory.
Completed practical record book / lab manual
The record should be indexed, page-numbered, and signed by your teacher where required. Check that every prescribed program, SQL query, or HTML exercise is written with output or observation.
Written lab file or printouts, if required
Some schools ask for printed or neatly written program listings and outputs. Confirm the format with your teacher. needs_review: printout requirement is school-specific.
Pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and ruler
Bring your own blue or black pen for writing, plus a pencil and eraser for rough work or diagrams. Do not rely on borrowing from others in the lab.
School uniform and clean lab-ready appearance
Wear the uniform prescribed for practical exam days. Confirm whether your school requires a particular house shirt, shoes, or ID badge.
Simple non-smart watch
A plain watch helps you pace the program and viva. Smartwatches and fitness bands should be left outside the lab. needs_review: confirm whether any watch is allowed in your centre.
Small transparent water bottle, if permitted
Carry water only if your school allows it in the lab. Keep it away from computers and cables. needs_review: confirm the centre's water-bottle rule.
One-page viva revision sheet
Write short definitions and examples for Python basics, SQL, HTML, networking, and cyber safety. Leave it outside the lab if loose papers are not allowed; use it before entry.
Reporting details noted down
Write down the exam date, reporting time, lab room, and examiner instructions given by your school. Reach the venue early enough to check the notice board.
Leave behind phone, smartwatch, USB drive, and notes
Do not carry unauthorised electronic devices or loose notes into the lab. Hand your phone to a guardian or deposit it as instructed by the school before entry.
Plan the day
Confirm the practical exam date, reporting time, venue, and dress code with your school. Check that your admit card details are correct and that your practical record book is complete and signed.
Revise core lab programs by hand: input/output, conditionals, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, file handling, simple SQL queries, and basic HTML tags. Write outputs and comments so you can explain your work.
Prepare for viva with short answers: interpreter vs compiler, list vs tuple, primary key, SELECT query, common HTML tags, and basic cyber-safety practices. Practise saying answers aloud in one or two sentences.
Pack your bag: admit card, school ID if required, record book, stationery, and any school-approved items. Keep phone, smartwatch, USB drive, and loose notes out of the bag you will carry into the lab.
Read through your record book and program outputs once. Do not try to memorise new topics. Check transport, alarm, and uniform; sleep on time.
Eat a normal meal and reach the venue 30 to 45 minutes early. Check the notice board for lab room and seating instructions. Keep your admit card accessible.
Hand over your phone and smartwatch to a guardian or deposit them as directed. Enter the lab only with permitted items. Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions before starting.
Read the full question or instruction set first. Plan your program or query, write it neatly with comments, and test or dry-run it if the lab allows. Save your work frequently if saving is permitted.
For viva, listen to the full question, answer briefly and clearly, and give an example if you can. If you do not know, say so politely rather than guessing. Ask the examiner to repeat a question if needed.
Check that your record book, answer sheet, or program file has been submitted as instructed. Collect your belongings, leave the computer and desk tidy, and do not discuss the paper inside the lab area.
Rules to check
Carry your original admit card. Entry may be refused without it, so confirm your school's exact ID policy with the provider before exam day.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, USB drives, and unauthorised storage devices are normally not allowed in the computer lab. Deposit them or leave them with a guardian as instructed.
Follow the examiner's instructions at all times. Do not exchange programs, files, or answers with other candidates, and do not talk during the test.
Ask permission before drinking water or leaving for the restroom. Do not move around the lab unescorted or touch another candidate's computer.
Do not change computer settings, install software, delete files, or restart machines unless the examiner explicitly tells you to do so.
Practical marks are normally based on your record book, lab performance or program test, and viva. Confirm the exact split and passing requirements with your school rather than assuming.
If an instruction or question is unclear, ask the examiner politely. Do not guess silently or copy from a neighbour.
Carry only permitted stationery. Borrowing pens or paper during the exam may not be allowed, so check your bag before entry.