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PEARSON VUE TEST CENTER POLICIES
The following policies are observed at each test center. Candidates who violate any of these policies will not
be permitted to nish the examination and will be dismissed from the test center, forfeiting the examination
fee.
• No personal items are allowed in the testing room. Personal items include, but are not limited to,
cellular phones, hand-held computers or other electronic devices, pagers, watches, wallets, purses,
rearms or other weapons, hats, bags, coats, books, notes, pens, or pencils.
• You will be asked to empty your pockets for the purpose of allowing the proctor to verify that nothing
is in them. If you have hair that covers your ears, you may be asked to show your ears for the purpose
of allowing the proctor to verify that no electronic devices are present. The proctor may also ask you to
roll up your sleeves to verify that you have no writings on your arms. Before you enter the testing room,
you will be asked to pat yourself down (for example: arms, legs, waistline) to show there is nothing
hidden on your body.
• Calculators are not required; however, they are recommended. Acceptable calculators include hand-
held, battery, or solar-powered nancial calculators used in real estate, nance, accounting, and business.
The acceptable nancial calculator may have storage capabilities but must not contain alpha characters.
Alpha characters are considered to be ABC, DEF similar to a cell phone. Exceptions are mathematical
symbols such as “cos” or “sin.” Calculator malfunctions are not grounds for challenging examination
results or requesting additional examination time. NOTE: Calculators are NOT provided by the test
center sta.
• Candidates must store all personal items in a secure area as indicated by the administrator, or return
items to their vehicles. All electronic devices must be turned o before storing them in a locker. The test
center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.
• Studying is not allowed in the test center. Visitors, children, family, or friends are not allowed in the
test center.
• Dictionaries, books, papers (including scratch paper), and reference materials are not permitted in the
examination room and candidates are strongly urged not to bring such materials to the test center. When
the candidate enters and is seated in the testing room, the test administrator will provide the candidate
with materials to make notes and any other items specied by the exam sponsor. The candidate may not
write on these items before the exam begins or remove these items from the testing room.
• Eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking, and/or making noise that creates a disturbance for other
candidates is prohibited during the exam.
• NCREC allows unscheduled breaks. To request an unscheduled break, the candidate must raise their
hand to get the administrator’s attention. The exam clock will not stop while the candidate is taking a
break.
• Candidates must leave the testing room for all breaks. However, candidates are not permitted to leave
the oor or building for any reason during this time, unless specied by the administrator and the exam
sponsor. If a candidate is discovered to have left the oor or building, they will not be permitted to
proceed with the examination and may forfeit the exam fees.
• While taking a break, candidates are permitted to access personal items that are being stored during
the exam only if necessary—for example, personal medication that must be taken at a specic time.
However, a candidate must receive permission from the administrator prior to accessing personal items
that have been stored. Candidates are not allowed access to other items, including but not limited to
cellular phones, exam notes, and study guides.
• Any candidate discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in any kind of misconduct
giving or receiving help; using notes, books, or other aids; taking part in an act of impersonation; or
removing examination materials or notes from the examination room—will be summarily dismissed
from the examination and will be reported to NCREC. Decisions regarding disciplinary measures are
the responsibility of NCREC.