Which actions are prohibited during the ARE examination?

• A. Creating noise unrelated to keyboard typing, using the computer for functions other than the exam, failing to maintain a private testing environment, eating or drinking, failing to follow proctor instructions, attempting to take the exam for someone else, copying exam questions or responses.
• B. Reading aloud to yourself.
• C. Taking breaks as permitted by the proctor.
• D. Wearing a hat during the exam.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining exam integrity and a controlled testing environment means certain behaviors are not allowed because they interfere with monitoring, provide unfair advantages, or expose confidential content. The prohibited actions include creating noise unrelated to keyboard typing, using the computer for functions other than the exam, failing to maintain a private testing environment, eating or drinking, failing to follow proctor instructions, attempting to take the exam for someone else, and copying exam questions or responses. These collectively cover disrupting the session, compromising security or privacy, and enabling cheating. Other listed actions—reading aloud to yourself, taking breaks as permitted by the proctor, or wearing a hat during the exam—are not described as prohibited in this context, so they are not included in the prohibitions.