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SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR TESTING
The following examination protocols apply during any examination. PSI may pause or terminate an examination at any time. Failure to
follow the examination protocol, may result in the disqualification of examination results, prohibition from taking future
examinations, and may lead to legal action.
You will be given a piece of scratch paper and a pencil. You will return the scratch paper and pencil during check-out.
Prohibited Items:
• Reference materials of any kind.
• Electronic devices of any type, including but not limited to; cellular phones, cameras, computers of any type (e.g., laptops,
tablets, iPads), earbuds, electronic games, electronic watches, handheld calculators, headsets, mobile devices, music players
(e.g., iPods), pagers, radios, recording devices (audio or video), smart watches, televisions, etc.).
• Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons or as religious apparel, including hats, baseball caps, or visors.
• Bulky or loose clothing or coats including but not limited to; open sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, vests, jackets and
coats.
o In the event you are asked to remove bulky or loose outerwear, appropriate attire, such as a shirt or blouse should
be worn underneath.
• Other personal items, including but not limited to; backpacks, briefcases, chewing gum, drinks, food, good luck items,
notebooks, paper or other materials on which to write, pens, pencils or other writing devices, purses, reading material,
smoking or chewing products, wallets, etc.
Prohibited Behavior:
• Giving or receiving assistance on an examination.
• Copying or communicating examination content.
• Using outside references or resources during an exam, examples:
o Browsing other local resources.
o Browsing the internet.
o Attempting to use a computer or computer program not provided or approved by PSI.
o Attempting to use a telephone or mobile device.
o Using notepad on the computer.
o Using an application on the computer not provided by PSI.
• Engaging in disruptive behavior during check-in or during an exam, examples:
o Acting in an inappropriate manner.
o Using abusive language.
o Speaking aloud.
o Causing noise unrelated to keyboard typing.
• Engaging in prohibited behavior during check-in or during an exam, examples:
o Reading questions out loud.
o Leaving the room without proctor approval.
o Using instant messaging, or other electronic communication.
o Capturing a picture or video of exam items.
o Attempting to use telephone or mobile device.
o Obstructing the proctor’s view (camera or in person).
o Having inappropriate materials on desktop (explicit).
o Changing spaces during the exam without proctor approval.
o Not focusing eyes on the screen.
During the check in process, all candidates will be asked if they possess any prohibited items. Candidates may also be asked to empty
their pockets and turn them out for the proctor to ensure they are empty. The proctor may also ask candidates to lift up the ends of
their sleeves and the bottoms of their pant legs to ensure that notes or recording devices are not being hidden there.
Proctors will also carefully inspect eyeglass frames, tie tacks, or any other apparel that could be used to harbor a recording device.
Proctors will ask to inspect any such items in candidates’ pockets.
No prohibited items are allowed within the candidate's reach or line of sight. If prohibited items are found during check-in, candidates
shall put them in the provided secure storage or return these items to their vehicle for test center exams. PSI will not be responsible
for the security of any personal belongings or prohibited items.
▪ Any candidate seen giving or receiving assistance on an examination, found with prohibited items, or displaying prohibited
behavior or violating any security regulations will have his or her examination terminated, and be asked to surrender all
examination materials. All such instances will be reported to the examination sponsor.