What is a security violation during the exam?

• A. Discussing the questions with a study group after the exam.
• B. Leaving the exam room briefly for a drink.
• C. Recording or taking screenshots of ARE questions during the exam.
• D. Using a calculator when not allowed.

Answer: (C)

Security during the ARE centers on keeping exam content confidential and preventing cheating. Recording or taking screenshots of questions while the exam is in progress is a direct breach of that confidentiality because it creates a persistent copy of the test material that could be shared or used to gain an unfair advantage. The content is protected by copyright and is intended to stay within the testing environment, so distributing it undermines fairness for all test-takers and can lead to serious consequences such as result invalidation and disciplinary action. Discussing questions after the exam or using a calculator when not allowed are separate policy issues, but they do not constitute a security breach occurring during the test itself.