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http://www.ielts.agency
Research Communique 9: IELTS dictates that candidates must use pencil to answer
80 questions.
Issue
Detail
Primary evidence
http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-your-test/test-day-
advice/listening-test-advice
Original research
http://www.ielts.agency
Discussion
Rogue examiners and administrators have infiltrated IELTS in the past.
This has been documented by the police, courts and media. Examples:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-
andhrapradesh/Agency-lsquonailedrsquo-for-fraud-in-
IELTS/article16505230.ece
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/man-admits-wa-uni-bribe-scam-
was-stupid-20110816-1ivtc.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/IELTS-scam-kingpin-
arrested/articleshow/5161020.cms
Potential abuse
of this policy
Rogue examiners may use an eraser to alter a candidate’s test content to
maximize revenue at the branch level or in response to bribery.