Cheating during exams occurs frequently. Numerous characteristics such as grade point average, moral values, ambition and course grade, which have been related to the prevalence of cheating, are discussed. The types of cheating which take place are mentioned for the benefit of new instructors as well as those with several years of teaching experience. Techniques for controlling cheating and confronting students who have cheated are noted. Procedures such as the honor code, close supervision, separation of students, multiple test forms, monitoring use of calculators, make-up exams, and handling confrontations are discussed.