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SPEX Testing Conditions
The SPEX is a proctored examination. Examinees must comply with all directions and instructions provided by the proctors. Failure to do so may result in a determination of irregular behavior. Reference materials (i.e., books, notes, papers, or other sources) may not be consulted. Examinees are not permitted to bring personal belongings into the testing area.
Test center staff are not authorized to answer questions from examinees regarding examination content, testing software, or scoring.
If staff observe examinees violating test administration rules or engaging in other forms of irregular behavior during an examination, the center staff will not necessarily tell examinees of the observation at the time of the examination. Test center staff are required to report such incidents to the PLAS program; each report is fully investigated.
Timing for each section of SPEX is computer-controlled, and a "Time Remaining" box is displayed on the computer screen. Throughout the examination, calculators, electronic pagers, watches of any type and cellular telephones are prohibited.
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Rules of Conduct:
When you apply to take the SPEX, you are agreeing to the following Rules of Conduct:
- You are the person named on the Scheduling Permit for the examination.
- You will not give, receive, or obtain any form of unauthorized assistance during the examination or during breaks.
- You will not have any formulas, study materials, notes, papers, or electronic devices of any kind in your possession while you are in the secure areas of the center.
- You will place in a locker or cubicle all personal belongings, including (but not limited to) cellular telephones, watches, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), formulas, study materials, notes, papers, and your purse or wallet, before you enter the testing room.
- You will not leave your testing station for breaks unless the break screen is visible on your monitor. It will be considered a violation of the Rules of Conduct if you indicate on the center log that your break screen is visible when it is not.
- You may use a telephone or other communication device while outside the secure testing area and only during an authorized break. You may not use it for any purpose related to test content.
- You will not remove materials in any form (written, printed, recorded, or any other type) from the test center.
- All examination materials remain the property of the PLAS parent organizations, and you will maintain the confidentiality of the materials. You will not reproduce or attempt to reproduce examination materials through memorization or any other means. Also, you will not provide information relating to examination content that may give or attempt to give unfair advantage to individuals who may be taking the examination. This includes postings regarding examination content and/or answers on the Internet.
If you violate these Rules of Conduct, you may be directed to leave the test center before you complete the examination. Also, evidence of violation of any test administration rule, including these Rules of Conduct, will result in actions being taken under PLAS policies and procedures on irregular behavior. If you are found to have engaged in irregular behavior, your score report and transcripts will include this finding, and you may be barred from taking the SPEX in the future. |
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