What constitutes a security violation after the exam?

• A. Attempting to reproduce ARE questions or disclosing exam content.
• B. Discussing weather on test day.
• C. Missing exam ID.
• D. Submitting answers after time.

Answer: (A)

Disclosing or attempting to reproduce ARE questions after an exam is a security violation because it directly exposes actual test content and undermines the exam’s integrity. The material is protected to ensure a fair, valid assessment for every candidate, so sharing questions or solutions outside authorized channels can give others an unfair advantage and corrupt scoring. NCARB treats this kind of disclosure seriously, with potential consequences such as score invalidation and further disciplinary action.

The other scenarios don’t involve the protection of exam content. Discussing weather on test day doesn’t reveal test items or methods. Missing an exam ID is a registration/identity issue, not a matter of security of test material. Submitting answers after the time limit violates testing rules related to administration, not the security of exam content.