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Enhancing Public Exam Coordination: An Overview of the PECSS

The Public Examinations Communication & Support System (PECSS) is an innovative platform designed to improve the management of public examinations via webcams and instant messaging. Integrated with the HKEAA Command Centre, PECSS allows real-time communication and recording of exam proceedings within school halls. It minimizes disruption during emergencies by providing rapid support to Centre Supervisors and ensures smooth exam conduct. Launched in April 2009, PECSS will be piloted in 100 school halls during the HKCEE and HKALE, showcasing its critical role in exam administration.

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Enhancing Public Exam Coordination: An Overview of the PECSS

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  1. Public ExaminationsCommunication & Support System (PECSS) April 2009

  2. What is PECSS? A user-friendly system involving the use of webcams and an instant messaging programme connected to the Authority’s Command Centre via internet HKEAA Command Centre School Hall Internet Broadband Link

  3. What is PECSS? Webcam – Instant communication between CS & HKEAA Webcam – Record the exam proceedings in the school hall Headphone Notebook computer

  4. Why do we need it? It facilitates the smooth conduct of public exams through • enhanced communication with Centre Supervisors • support for exam centres to minimize possible impacts on candidates during emergency situations

  5. How does it work? HKEAA • provides necessary equipment for setting up the system Centre Schools • provide broadband link in school halls • School IT technicians help to set-up / dismantle the equipment and provide technical support to Centre Supervisors

  6. How does it work? • Instant communication between exam centres and the HKEAA • Support/advice to Centre Supervisors in handling exam irregularities • Simultaneous dissemination of urgent messages to all exam centres in case of contingencies • Recording of exam proceedings for future reference

  7. Major Functions

  8. Pilot Run in 2009 HKCEE & HKALE PECSS will be piloted in the following CE and AL exams at 100 school halls:

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