The Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) in the framework of the Joint Selection for State Universities (SBMPTN) is an entrance test for State Universities conducted by the Higher Education Entrance Test Institute (LTMPT) as a standardized college test organizing institution in Indonesia.
ISI Yogyakarta is one of the UTBK center locations organized by LTMPT. During this pandemic, the implementation of UTBK-SBMPTN is different from previous years. State Universities (PTN) can organize UTBK-SBMPT with the permission of the local COVID-19 Task Force. In this case, ISI Yogyakarta can organize UTBK with the permission of the Bantul Regency Regional Government COVID-19 Task Force. Permission from Bantul Regency to organize UTBK is given if test participants from outside the DIY province are able to show a COVID-19 Free Letter and are able to fulfill the provisions of staying in DIY for only 3 days. If there are participants with KTPs outside DIY, but already living in DIY, they must attach a Domicile Letter, known to the local RT / RW.
The results of the LTMPT Hearing with the House of Representatives regarding the implementation of UTBK-SBMPT, Health and COVID-19 Protocols must be prioritized, namely by Social & Physical Distancing and health checks/body temperature checks for participants. The number of exam sessions per day from 4 sessions to 2 sessions per day, so that the distance between sessions can minimize the crowd in one place.
UTBK-SBMPT was held for ten days, namely on July 5-14, 2020 and was held simultaneously throughout Indonesia. The number of participants at the ISI Yogyakarta UTBK Center was 3821 participants, with 442 out-of-town participants. Out-of-town participants who cannot meet the requirements of the Bantul COVID Task Force, are in the Red Zone in the area of origin, or at the time of the test their body temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius, can submit a Relocation to LTMPT to then be relocated at UTBK-SBMPT Phase 2 which will be held on July 27-29, 2020.
ISI Yogyakarta UTBK Center provides 11 computer lab rooms, consisting of 5 computer labs at the Faculty of Fine Arts, 4 computer labs at the Faculty of Recording Media Arts, 1 computer room at UPT Library, and 1 room at UPT Puskom. The first day of UTBK-SBMPTN at the UTBK Center ISI Yogyakarta was opened by Prof. Dr. M. Agus Burhan, M.Hum., as the Rector of ISI Yogyakarta, witnessed by the leadership of ISI Yogyakarta.
UTBK Preparation in FSMR Environment
Various ways are taken by institutions and communities to reduce the level of risk of Covid-19 transmission, one of which is by implementing social distancing and physical distancing. Just like the Faculty of Recording Media Arts (FSMR) which became the venue for the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK). FSMR prepares 1 exam room in the Photography Study Program Building, 3 exam rooms in the FSMR Dean's Building, and 1 room. server in the FSMR Dean's Meeting Room. Each exam room is guarded by one supervisor who is assisted by one room technician.
According to the Head of the Computer Center (Puskom) ISI Yogyakarta, Agnes Karina Pritha Atmani, ST., MTI as the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Coordinator, when rechecking and synchronizing server in the Computer Laboratory of the Department of Photography, said that the provisions for taking the UTBK exam such as health certificates and Covid-19-free letters are adjusted to their respective regional regulations and regional regulations that apply in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). In addition, technical coordination such as alignment server is also carried out to overcome errors and risks error at the time of the exam. The UPT. Puskom also did setting network server periodically and double-check computers for potential technical errors.
The preparation of the Faculty of Recording Media Arts (FSMR) ISI Yogyakarta prioritizes the elements of service and caution towards prospective new students who will take the exam. The Dean of FSMR, Dr. Irwandi, S.Sn., M.Sn., said that the preparation and coordination with the Higher Education Entrance Test Institute (LTMPT) went well. He also added that the implementation must comply with the Covid-19 protocol standards so that prospective students remain safe and comfortable while taking the UTBK test in the FSMR environment.
UTBK Implementation in FSMR Environment
The implementation of UTBK this time also pays attention to health protocols to prevent transmission of the Covid-19 virus. The standard Covid-19 protocol is still carried out by wearing a mask, washing hands, and checking body temperature before taking the exam. Participants are required to arrive at least 60 minutes before taking the exam, so they can follow the protocol standards and register carefully. Application physical distancing The waiting area in front of the computer lab before the exam was also marked with a safe distance of approximately one and a half meters from each other.
In addition to following health protocols and screening health at the FSMR gate, participants are expected to avoid crowds. For this reason, participants are welcome to enter or leave the exam room one by one according to the supervisor's instructions. Each exam session is carried out by utilizing 50% computers in the room in order to maintain distance between participants. The first session (morning) started at 09.00 WIB and the second session (afternoon) at 14.00 WIB. Disinfectant spraying was also carried out by general department colleagues, which was divided into three points, namely the garden, waiting room, and exam room. The disinfectant spraying was carried out both before and after the exam.
In addition to health protocols, the confidentiality of exam questions is also considered by the committee. Therefore, several CCTV cameras in the exam room are adjusted in such a way, so as not to record the screen when the exam is being carried out. As Assistant Dean II of FSMR, Deddy Setyawan, M.Sn. said, "Today FSMR has guests from various regions, let us create a safe, comfortable, and conducive atmosphere in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic so that the implementation of UTBK runs smoothly. I hope this atmosphere will soon return to normal so that the implementation of UTBK can run well," he said.
According to the committee's observations, there were no significant obstacles, the attendance rate and the level of order were good. The hope of the FSMR family is that the situation will improve in the future so that future examinations can run as usual. According to the committee's observations, until now no positive cases of Covid-19 have been found in the FSMR and the Indonesian Institute of Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta. FSMR now still has large-scale homework that awaits. Soon there will be a New Student Admission Independent Examination (PMB) so that Covid-19 anticipation like this must always be done so that the admission of new students in 2020 can be carried out safely and comfortably even though it is still in the midst of a pandemic atmosphere.
The committee for the implementation of the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) measured the body temperature of participants before entering the UTBK implementation building area on the FSMR Page, ISI Yogyakarta. This is done to ensure that the standard protocol for preventing the spread of Covid-19 is implemented properly.
The staff sprayed disinfectant liquid on the seats and areas used by the participants to wait for the start of the UTBK exam at the FSMR yard, ISI Yogyakarta. The Covid-19 spread prevention protocol is carried out to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission and to provide a sense of security and comfort to participants.
The committee explained the rules and procedures for implementing UTBK to the participants. UTBK itself is an entrance test to higher education conducted by the Higher Education Entrance Test Institute (LTMPT) as an institution that organizes standardized college tests in Indonesia.
Participants looking for exam locations in the FSMR environment. The UTBK committee at Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta provides 11 exam locations which are divided into several locations, namely the Faculty of Recording Media Arts (FSMR), Faculty of Fine Arts (FSR), UPT Library, and Puskom.
UTBK participants queue to enter the exam room while maintaining a distance following the Covid-19 Protocol. Some of the provisions that are part of the protocol include wearing a mask, washing hands with soap, and maintaining distance between participants.
Participants take UTBK at the Photography Study Program Computer Lab, FSMR ISI Yogyakarta, according to the seats whose arrangement is arranged according to the standard protocol for preventing the spread of Covid-19.
The UTBK implementation committee checks the data of UTBK participants before entering the exam room. The check is carried out so that there are no participants who cheat in taking the exam.
Participants who are in the waiting room for UTBK implementation appear to be wearing masks and sitting at a distance. The committee requires all participants to wear masks during UTBK. This is done to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
UTBK participants, in addition to wearing masks, are also required to wash their hands with soap and clean running water before entering the UTBK implementation area at FSMR, ISI Yogyakarta. This is done to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL. Participants who have just arrived at the UTBK implementation location have their body temperature checked by the committee. This body temperature measurement is carried out to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
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