Following the call for application for the maiden edition of the Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition (http://www.nairaland.com/3551871/annual-xfire-nairaland-undergraduate-quiz), a total of 328 of candidates applied before the deadline. Out of this, 284 was shortlisted based on the criteria used. The maximum cut-off of 100 was waived as every candidate that met the criteria 1 & 3 was shortlisted. Criterion 2 (minimum of 7 posts on Education section) was waived. However, in the event of a tie in any of the categories, the candidate with more contribution in the Education section will be favoured. The cash prizes / awards have been reviewed marginally upwards and will be awarded to the top 5 candidates as follows:Winner: N60, 0001st runner up: N35,0002nd runner up: N25, 0004th and 5th best candidates: N10,000 eachAll categories are subject to a minimum score of 60%. Awards will only be presented upon passing the minimum benchmark of 60%. If there is a tie, the candidate with more contribution in the Education section will be picked. Award winners will also be required to provide proof of their studentship (e.g. copy of student ID card) before they can claim their cash prizes.INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the instructions carefully. Instructions for Sample Online Test1. Prior to the real online test, a sample online test will be sent to all candidates so that they can get familiar with online assessment platform and provide feedbacks in case they have enquiries. This will also enable candidates to determine the most suitable browser and network for them to use. (It is generally advisable to use UC Browser, Firefox or your original phone browser if you plan to make use of your phone. Opera Mini is not recommended. You can use any browser if you intend to use a laptop)2. The sample test will be sent to candidates' email boxes on Wednesday, 11th January 2017 by 10 pm. The title of the email will be "Xfire Nairaland Sample Test". Please check your spam if you do not find it on the main inbox.3. The email will contain link to the test which will be used to access the online assessment platform.4. You will be required to enter your Institution & Course of study in the online test platform. Your Nairaland moniker will serve as your name if required.5. The test will NOT be graded. It's only a simulation of the real test.6. It will consist of 10 very simple questions to be answered in 3 minutes.7. Candidates can assess the sample test for the next 24 hours - from 10 pm on Wednesday to 10 pm on Thursday. Candidates can attempt the test as many times as they want during this period.8. It is not compulsory to take the sample test. 9. Please note that the questions in the sample test does not necessarily represent the type of questions in the real online test.Instructions for Real Online Test 1. The real online test will consist of 60 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. Thus, time management is paramount.2. Candidates will receive email containing the test on Saturday. The title of the mail will be "Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Scholarship Aptitude Test". 3. The test will be available for access on Saturday, 14th January 2017 between 1pm and 2pm. Candidates are free to log in at any time between 1 and 2pm to take the online test (to clarify, this means a candidate can choose to start the test at 1:59pm. He/she will still have 35 mins to answer 60 questions) Kindly note that candidates WILL NOT be able to take the test before 1pm and after 2pm. 4. Candidates will only have one attempt at the real test.5. Winners will be contacted to provide proof of studentship in the evening same day via their emails. Shortlisted candidates can post any enquiry on this thread. Please note that this is a general aptitude test and the nature of questions will not be biased against students of any particular discipline. No other information will be revealed about the type of questions. dejt4u and Odunharry will address all enquiries. cc dejt4u and Odunharry - Coordinators, 2017 XFire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competitioncc Fynestboi, olawalebabs, Richiezcc lalasticlala cc Seun
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