Otabek

sumz Wrote:
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> I actually know people in Gulf telling about the
> exam paper to their friends who live in
> subcontinent (who have their exam on Sunday). I
> tried reporting this to CFAI but they asked too
> many questions just on the report form, even
> address of people involved. How was I supposed to
> know that! So I just stopped midway. It is really
> unfair that they get to know about a few questions
> beforehand. I am not entirely sure how different
> are their versions of exam.


this is the only thing I have a problem with. Because this does give people a significant advantage and thats not fair for a non cheater who is band 9/10 fail

stalkey

I actually know people in Gulf telling about the exam paper to their friends who live in subcontinent (who have their exam on Sunday). I tried reporting this to CFAI but they asked too many questions just on the report form, even address of people involved. How was I supposed to know that! So I just stopped midway. It is really unfair that they get to know about a few questions beforehand. I am not entirely sure how different are their versions of exam.

senlinlang

KilgoreTrout Wrote:
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> Well it sucks if people are cheating, but I don't
> think not allowing people to use the restroom is a
> viable option. I had to go during the AM session
> because I had a huge cup of coffee in the morning.
> They escorted me to the bathroom, and there was a
> proctor standing there in the bathroom (God,
> wouldn't that job suck?). I mean, short of having
> a guy looking over your shoulder while you're
> doing your business, I think they're taking it
> pretty seriously. Some people will always find
> ways to cheat, but like ZeroBonus says, cheaters
> won't get that far. Its probably better to focus
> your energy on something more positive than worry
> about the few who think a scrap of paper in their
> pocket will make a significant difference on a
> test that covers 3,000 pages of curriculum.


I agree. That slip of paper maybe got him 1 question? maybe 2? and if he flushed it, there's no more evidence. you can't prove it anymore. how do you report that?

maryli

I went to the bathroom twice in the AM and once in the PM. I must be a huge cheater.

j/k but I am sure people cheat plenty in the bathroom. Sadly

genuinecfa

Well it sucks if people are cheating, but I don't think not allowing people to use the restroom is a viable option. I had to go during the AM session because I had a huge cup of coffee in the morning. They escorted me to the bathroom, and there was a proctor standing there in the bathroom (God, wouldn't that job suck?). I mean, short of having a guy looking over your shoulder while you're doing your business, I think they're taking it pretty seriously. Some people will always find ways to cheat, but like ZeroBonus says, cheaters won't get that far. Its probably better to focus your energy on something more positive than worry about the few who think a scrap of paper in their pocket will make a significant difference on a test that covers 3,000 pages of curriculum.

tobeornottobe

Agree with ZeroBonus. No need for this almost military control. The exam is hard enough and there's not much time to spend. I have some issues with going for a pee frequently and really had problems with time available for the exam... so this kind of prohibition is definetely not a good solution

kickthatcfa

I already sent an messege to CFA Program.

The reason I posted this here is that we need to bring this serious issue to people. It is always better if more than one person send complaints to CFA program and let them know what happens out there and it is about time to act on that issue.

@Zerobonus: Cheating is not tolerated period.
You will understand my feeling if you are Band 10 retaker.

giants2010

prophets Wrote:
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> i also had suspicions of cheating during the exam.
> i think CFA needs to take it way more seriously.


i agree they need to take it more seriously....even this whole business of signing a pledge and having the same f*king paper for 80 countries across the world in an age of the internet is just mind-numbingly dumb....

tikfed

i also had suspicions of cheating during the exam. i think CFA needs to take it way more seriously.

neil1234

So what do you want them to do? Strip search each individual?

Assuming most (99%) people who take this exam are professionals who are serious about their career I doubt they really have to worry about the cheating few. Those cheaters won't get far anyway...