Grade 8 bass exam

I just sat my grade 8 bass exam , it was with the "rockschool" you can find out more abount them at www.rockschool.co.uk
Before the start of the exam i was given a "QSP" which is a Quick study piece , I had 20 minutes to learn it by reading the score (with tab) and playing along with the backing track .
Then I went into the exam where I was asked which order i wanted to perform the sections of the exam .
I went Through the QSP and my 3 chosen pieces , then took a couple of aural awareness tests , the 1st a reproduction of a 4 bar phrase the 2nd recoginition of root notes/chord types , both tests were played to me 3 times .
Finally we wrapped up with some questions about key bassists in the style of one of the pieces I chose and we talked about the dynamic markings in that piece . It was Great fun to sit but a nightmare to get , not helped by the rail replacement bus driving down a dead end and then asking the passengers for directions !
I am hoping to sit my Rockschool diploma over winter 08 spring 09 .