What type of noise is prohibited during the exam?

• A. Noise unrelated to keyboard typing only.
• B. Noise from outside the testing room.
• C. Creating noise unrelated to keyboard typing, including speaking aloud.
• D. Subtle keyboard clicks

Answer: (C)

Keeping the testing environment quiet is essential to fairness and focus. The rule targets any noise that isn’t tied to typing on the keyboard, because such sounds can distract others or affect performance. The phrase “including speaking aloud” makes this explicit: verbalizations—talking, reading aloud, or other vocal noises—are not allowed during the exam. Sounds from typing themselves are incidental and not the main concern, and noises from outside the room are distractions too, but the policy emphasizes restricting non-typing noises inside the room. So, the best answer is that noises unrelated to keyboard activity, including speaking aloud, are prohibited to maintain a fair, quiet environment for all test takers.