Prohibited Materials
The following materials are prohibited at the test site:
- Smoking and the use of all tobacco products
- Visitors, including relatives, children, and friends
- Weapons of any kind
Additionally, any personal items that you bring to the test site must be stored in a locker outside of the testing room during the test. This includes jewelry, watches, wallets, and purses in addition to the following items, which are considered to be prohibited aids:
- Cell phones
- Electronic communication devices, visual or audio recording or listening devices, or any device with an on/off option, including, but not limited to, MP3 players, PDAs, tablets, computers, CD players, removable storage devices, calculator watches, clocks or watches with alarms, spellcheckers, etc.
- Eyeglasses with communication and recording devices; note that during the check-in process you may be asked to remove any pair of eyeglasses for a visual inspection, but the test center proctor will not touch or otherwise handle your glasses
- Calculators and calculator manuals (on-screen calculators are automatically provided for tests that allow them)
- Handwritten or printed materials, such as dictionaries, notebooks, scratch paper, textbooks, etc.
- Packages and bags of any kind, such as backpacks, briefcases, etc.
- Hats or headwear, including barrettes and hair clips larger than ¼-inch wide1 quarter inch wide and hairbands larger than ½ a half -inch wide, except for those being worn for religious or medical purposes
- Food and drink, including chewing gum
- Unauthorized aids, such as slide rules, rulers, translation aids, highlighters, etc.
- Unauthorized medical devices, defined as any device not noted on Pearson VUE's Approved Comfort Aids list , unless prior approval has been obtained (refer to Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangements for more information)
Violation of test site rules, including the possession or use of prohibited materials during a test administration, may result in the voiding of your scores.
What Could Cause Your Exam to Be Stopped and/or Revoked?
We take steps to ensure that every testing experience is a good one, but there are two main reasons your test could be stopped.
- Your test cannot be launched—if technical problems with your computer or internet connection prevent the test from launching correctly.
- Your test could be revoked if the proctor sees any irregularities.
- You must stay within webcam view.
- You cannot get up and walk around.
- No one can enter your testing environment.
- You cannot leave your testing environment.
- You cannot use paper and pencil/pen.
- You cannot access your cell phone without explicit permission by the proctor.
- You must be clothed (no hats or hoodies).
- A beverage in any container is allowed, but no food or smoking.
Additionally, you could receive a warning for the following activities, which could lead to your testing session being revoked:
- Moving your webcam—you cannot move your webcam once your testing session has started.
- Mumbling or speaking out loud will lead to a warning.