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IBPE / Malpractice & Examination Integrity

Malpractice & Examination Integrity

Protecting the Examination.

01

Integrity protects candidates

Examination integrity protects every candidate who earns a result honestly. Approved procedures should define reporting, evidence, review responsibilities, decisions, sanctions and any appeal route.

02

Examples of malpractice

  • Impersonation
  • Cheating
  • Unauthorised materials
  • Examination brief disclosure
  • Identity fraud
  • Examiner misconduct
  • Centre misconduct
  • Credential fraud

03

Reporting and status

Use the confirmed secure reporting channel when published. Do not place identity documents, candidate records or examination briefs in public correspondence tools. A suspected problem is not a proven finding.

Credential-status policy

04

Publication status

Approved malpractice policy and secure reporting channel pending publication