What should you do if you witness a security violation?

• A. Immediately report the information to NCARB.
• B. Discuss it with your study group first.
• C. Ignore it unless it affects your score.
• D. Contact a licensure board after the exam.

Answer: (A)

When you witness a security violation during ARE testing, the correct action is to report it immediately to NCARB. Prompt reporting helps protect the exam’s integrity, creates an official record for investigation, and allows NCARB to take appropriate action so that results remain fair for all candidates. Discussing it with a study group isn’t appropriate and can undermine the formal process. Ignoring the incident misses a serious policy breach and risks the validity of the exam. Waiting to contact a licensure board after the exam bypasses NCARB’s established procedures for handling exam security issues. Proctors or NCARB will guide the next steps after a report is filed.