The BBC reports on the introduction of RFID chips to exam papers to monitor their movement. Edexcel are installing the chips as tags as part of a project to find ways to stop exam questions getting leaked before exams take place. The BBC reports:
The tags will store data such as how many papers are in the bundle, where they came from and where they are going
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They will not be tracked remotely, but instead will speed up checks carried out by compliance officers. Edexcel says it will be easier to spot if a package has been tampered with.
The second use of new technology involves what is called micro-texting. A distinctive printing technique is used so that a paper which was photocopied could be easily identified.
Certain tiny marks would not be seen on a photocopy and would only be visible under a magnifying glass on a genuine paper.
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