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Ai and 7671

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When tutoring 2391, it is part of my role to encourage candidates to use 7671 and GN3 as much as possible. Those are the only printed documents permitted in the online exam. During practical training, the lads are encouraged to collaborate with each other and use said documents to check test results and design data. I note many just defer to their smart phone to access even rather obtuse data buried in the bowels of 7671. 
As much as an old timer like me likes his books, I think it is time that we acknowledge that smart phones will be the primary data source for most operatives. The exam bodies would do better to address the application of data rather than the simple ability to access it.

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    Chris Pearson said:
    Back to the OP, I would go so far as to permit .pdf copies of BS 7671 in assessments, largely because they are easy to search, but no further.

    I remember something similar in maths exams in the 70’s, slide rule permitted but definitely no calculator! 
    Actually, I am with GK as well. It suits me fine to stick with books, whether the bound or electronic type. I am only reporting what I see in my classes and what other tutors are saying. A candidate can find Cmin in a matter of seconds on their smart phone without wading through a plethora of data in a mighty tome such as 7671. If you have ever flicked the pages of IS 10101, you will understand why Irish sparks avoid it like the plague! Far, far, far too much information! Bs 7671 is likely heading that way too!. 

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    Chris Pearson said:
    Back to the OP, I would go so far as to permit .pdf copies of BS 7671 in assessments, largely because they are easy to search, but no further.

    I remember something similar in maths exams in the 70’s, slide rule permitted but definitely no calculator! 
    Actually, I am with GK as well. It suits me fine to stick with books, whether the bound or electronic type. I am only reporting what I see in my classes and what other tutors are saying. A candidate can find Cmin in a matter of seconds on their smart phone without wading through a plethora of data in a mighty tome such as 7671. If you have ever flicked the pages of IS 10101, you will understand why Irish sparks avoid it like the plague! Far, far, far too much information! Bs 7671 is likely heading that way too!. 

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