Prohibited Testing Items

Use of the following items in the testing room is strictly prohibited.  Candidates who arrive at the test center with such testing aids may not bring them into the testing room.

Prohibited Items
- Any device capable of recording audio, photographic, or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back such content
- Any other unauthorized testing aids
- Calculators (a calculator function is built into the software for some exams)
- Candidate-provided keyboards
- Cellular phones/pagers, smartphones, beepers, walkie-talkies, PDAs, or wireless communication devices (e.g., Android, iPad)
- Dictionaries, books, pamphlets, or reference materials
- Digital cameras
- Digital watches (wrist or pocket), alarm watches, or wristwatch cameras
- Flash/thumb drives or any other portable electronic devices
- Food, beverages, or tobacco products
- Hats (unless worn as a religious requirement)
- Hooded sweatshirts or sweaters
- Listening devices such as radios, media players with headphones, or recorders
- Mechanical pencils or any type of pen or highlighter
- Nonmedical electronic devices
- Papers of any kind (scratch paper will be provided by the test center administrator)
- Slide rules, protractors, compasses, or rulers
- Any weapons, firearms, or other items prohibited by law or test center/campus safety and security policies

Backpacks, fanny packs, purses, wallets, outdoor wear, and any other personal items can be stored inside lockers provided by the test center. 

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