Step 4 of 5: Rules
Rules for Online Exams
These rules protect the integrity of every examination result. A violation may end the examination, and the fee is not refunded.
Prohibited Equipment
- Paper, pens or pencils
- Calculators, whether physical devices or applications (the calculator built into ExamTools is permitted)
- More than one screen
- iPads and other tablets, Chromebooks and Linux computers (Windows or Mac only)
- Bluetooth devices of any kind
- External keyboards or mice connected to a laptop, and docking stations
Items That May Not Be Worn
- Watches, smart glasses and any other electronic devices
- Earbuds, AirPods, headphones, neck loops, or any other device in or over the ears
- Sunglasses or polarized glasses
- Hats or caps
Items Not Permitted in the Room
- Other persons or animals, except as described under Preparing Your Room
- Any amateur radio materials, including charts, formulas and notes
- Papers of any kind, including notepads and examination instructions
- Food or drinks
- Cameras, external microphones, smart speakers such as HomePods, or unusual wiring
Conduct During the Exam
- Keep your eyes on the screen and both hands on the keyboard area, within view of the phone camera.
- Talking, reading the questions aloud and mouthing the words are prohibited, even without sound.
- Keep the computer camera and microphone operating throughout the examination.
Circumstances in Which an Exam Cannot Proceed
- The candidate cannot present acceptable identification. The fee is not refunded.
- The candidate is outdoors, in a vehicle of any kind (moving or parked), or in any location other than a room that can be secured.
- The location is noisy, for example because of children, machinery or traffic. Noise interferes with the examination and the examiners even when it does not disturb the candidate. Arrange for childcare or another location, or schedule an in-person session.
Acceptable Identification Preparing Your Room In-Person Sessions