Table 3 Percentage of candidate responses for the SAQ section (n = 33)

From: Development, implementation and feedback for an online speciality membership examination in orthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic

SAQ

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

The exam seemed fair

21.2%*

45.5%*

27.3%**

3.0%

3.0%

Were the questions asked expected from what you had been taught?

30.3%*

51.5%*

18.2%**

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-

Enough time was given to complete the exam

12.1%*

24.2*

30.3%**

15.2%

18.2%

The online exam software was easy to use

15.2%*

33.3%*

27.3%**

12.1%

12.1%

Did you feel dissatisfied with the question format?

9.1%

12.1%

27.3%**

39.4%*

12.1%*

Did you feel the staff had properly briefed you on the exam format?

36.4%*

27.3%*

24.2%**

9.1%

3.0%

Did you feel adequately supported by the staff during the exam?

51.5%*

24.2%*

15.2%**

6.1%

3.0%

Key:

* = favourable responses.

** = neutral responses.

† = unfavourable responses.