Digital Question Papers

Last Updated: 12 March 2026

Source: SQA

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3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 6. Improving capacity

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3A. Understand legal obligations 6B. Enhance organisational infrastructure

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Development

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Basic

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Education

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Education Professionals Frontline Staff

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A short operational guide from SQA explaining how digital question papers work as an approved assessment arrangement for disabled candidates and those with additional support needs. Covers eligibility, hardware and software requirements, the request process through the AAR system, how SQA produces digital question papers, and candidate practice requirements. Produced in partnership with CALL Scotland.

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