Invigilator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Invigilator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Handing out test papers and answer booklets before the test begins.
Patrolling the test venue to maintain a steady but calm presence.
Accompanying students to the restrooms and confirming that they have signed the register to monitor movements and suspicious behavior.
Collecting test papers and scripts per students' individual requests and at the end of the test period.
Counting submissions to ensure that all are present and neatly organized.
Surveying the area to perceive abnormal activity.
Acting on cheating and other violations to the rules in a non-disruptive manner.
Providing students with additional answer booklets upon request.
Transporting all pertinent materials to predetermined drop-off points in a safe manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Invigilator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Invigilator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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