What is the consequence of being viewed with prohibited items during the exam?

• A. Your exam will be terminated, and your exam fees will be forfeited.
• B. You will receive a warning.
• C. You will be allowed to continue after a brief pause.
• D. You will be disqualified but fees refunded.

Answer: (B)

Policies around exam integrity rely on escalating responses to rule breaches. The immediate consequence of being seen with prohibited items is a warning. This keeps the exam going and gives you a chance to comply without disrupting others or losing time. A warning shows the breach is noted and will be addressed if it happens again. More severe outcomes, like terminating the exam and forfeiting fees or disqualifying with a refund, would come from repeated or serious violations, not a first offense. Allowing a brief pause and continuing would imply the breach had no consequence, which isn’t how proctors enforce security.