If blue books are to be used, require students to turn them in blank at the class period prior to the test. The books can be distributed at the start of the test. Do not permit any communication between students. This will prevent switching papers and will allow detection of copying by neighbors by answer patterns. Carefully proctor exams.
Proctor can go around and check for substitutions.
Signatures can be compared if a question arises over who actually took the exam. Carefully proctor exams. Back to top Number all tests before distribution. If one is missing, be sure it does not show up later. Following the test Turning in a lifted exam as test taken in class.