Exam format

  • Can be completed multiple times at your own pace
  • There's no virtual "waiting room" for MCQFA
  • 50 Single Best Answer questions to be completed within 1 hour, instead of 125 questions in the actual 3-hour assessment
  • 1 question in the end containing all the answers

Joining the exam online

  • Go to the following URL: https://demo.acrrm.practique.net/ (NOTE: The demo exam url site and login details are NOT the same ones that you will be using on exam day. These details will be unique to you and will be sent to you in advance of the exam).
  • If you are prompted to upgrade software version, select OK button to accept.
  • If you are prompted to install an app, select Cancel button. You do not need to install an app to use risr/assess.
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  • Close any other tabs or applications on your computer.
  • Use the MCQFA Login ID and password below
    • Username: CandidateDemo
    • Password: CandidateDemo
  • Click on "Log in". This will download an encrypted version of the exam to your device.
  • As there’re multiple demo exams available for you, select the MCQFA exam from the drop-down box. Leave the PIN field blank, then select 'Take chosen exam' to start the exam.
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Start of the exam

  • At the start of the exam, you will see a yellow banner displaying the duration of the exam.
  • A countdown timer is also displayed to indicate how much time is left.
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Accessing resources

  • Click on an image to display in the question panel.
  • Double click on an image to see it in full screen.
  • If you accidentally close the browser, reopen risr/assess and it will move you back to your previous question.
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Answering the questions

  • Select the best suitable answer on the answer panel.
  • You can eliminate options by selecting x button.
  • You can flag a question to be reviewed later by selecting the flag icon.
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Moving across questions

  • Use the PREVIOUS/NEXT button on the right side
  • Or use the OVERVIEW panel on the left side:
    • Answered questions are highlighted in green
    • Unanswered question will not have a green highlight
    • Current question number is in bold
    • "To be reviewed" question will have a flag icon
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End of the exam

  • Once all questions are answered, click "Finish" and "Submit Exam"
  • You will be warned if there are unanswered questions. You can go back and complete them by selecting "Continue exam", or "Submit exam" anyway.
  • In a formal MCQ exam, you won't be able to enter the exam again after submitting it. However, you can take MCQFA multiple times. 
  • Log out of the exam completely, and clear browser cache. This is to ensure that your formal exam does not inherit demo login credentials which might cause login failures.
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Common troubleshooting tips and how to get help

MCQFA exam is downloaded as your browser cache the moment you’re logged in. Your responses will not be recorded in the system.

If you disconnect from the exam at any time during an actual MCQ exam (but haven’t selected "Submit exam"), you will automatically be reconnected after refreshing your browser or logging back in. If you are having difficulty connecting, use the following troubleshooting methods:

  • Cleared your browser cache?
  • Refreshed your browser?
  • Checked that you have used the correct login details (case sensitive and no spaces)?

If you have tried the troubleshooting steps and still are having technical difficulty, please contact the assessment team via assessment@acrrm.org.au

Exam format

  • Can be accessed multiple times at your own pace
  • There's no virtual "waiting room"
  • You can experience and test all exam functions EXCEPT the video connection with an examiner

Join the exam online

  • Go to the following URL: https://demo.acrrm.practique.net/ (NOTE: The demo exam url site and login details are NOT the same ones that you will be using on exam day. These details will be unique to you and will be sent to you in advance of the exam)
  • If you are prompted to upgrade software version, select OK button to accept.
  • If you are prompted to install an app, select Cancel button. You do not need to install an app to use risr/assess.
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  • Close any other tabs or applications on your computer.
  • Use the Login ID and password below
    • Username: CandidateDemo
    • Password: CandidateDemo
  • Click on "Log in". This will download an encrypted version of the exam to your device.
  • As there’re multiple demo exams available for you, select "StAMPS Demo Exam - Candidate" from the drop-down box. Leave the PIN field blank, then select 'Take chosen exam' to start the exam.
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Using function buttons

The overview bar at the top of your screen contains all the features you will need in your exam.  

  • Finish - Only press this and exit the exam when you have completed ALL stations. Please DO NOT use it between stations. You will be asked to confirm that you want to complete this action before exiting. 
  • Calculator - This appears as a drop-down feature in the bar. To hide this press calculator again. 
  • Colour (for accessibility) - If you require a different colour background set your screen. It will remain unless internet connection is lost and will require resetting. You only need to change the colour if it is helpful.  
  • Connect - This function only works on a formal exam. It is used when you need to resume a past station.
  • 1x1 - This function changes the layout of your station resources. It will appear as 2x2 if there are multiple resources available to view and will display resources as 2 across the top and 2 at the bottom. You can toggle between the options by pressing the icon. 
  • Elapsed Time - This counts the time down for the duration of the exam. 
  • User ID - This is where you’ll see your ID in the exam. 
  • Round - This is your orientation to the StAMPS schedule. Round 1 means you're in the assessment of your first scenario.
  • Station - This is the examiner's room number, i.e., scenario number. Station 1 means that you're with the examiner who examines Scenario 1. Depending on how your 8 scenarios are scheduled, you may find your first scenatio is not Station 1. 
  • Circuit - There might be mutiple groups of 8 examiners running StAMPS simultaneously. Circuit 1 means you're in Group 1.
  • Connect to - This is where you will find your Examiner’s name/ID.
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Accessing resources

  • If exam resources are available (such as candidate note), they will be displayed in the left panel of your screen.
  • Resources may be released progressively to you during your station by the examiner.
  • Click on a resource to display in the question panel.
  • Double click on a resource to see it in full screen.
  • If you accidentally close the browser, reopen risr/assess and it will move you back to where you were.
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End of the exam

  • Once all stations are completed, click "Finish" and "Submit Exam"
  • In a formal StAMPS, you won't be able to enter the exam again after submitting it. However, you can take the demo exam multiple times. The idea is that you feel comfortable and familiar with the layout and functions
  • Log out of the exam completely, and clear browser cache. This is to ensure that your formal exam does not inherit demo login credentials which might cause login failures.
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