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Malpractice

In exams, any act that breaks the rules or undermines the integrity of an assessment, by candidates or staff; JCQ sets the rules.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Assessment

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Academic integrity All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
Honesty in academic work, including not plagiarising, cheating or presenting AI-generated work as one's own.
Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) All four UK nations (details may differ)
The membership body of the main UK exam boards that publishes common rules for exam administration, access arrangements, special consideration and malpractice.

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