Which activity is explicitly prohibited during the ARE examination?

• A. Attempting to take the exam for someone else.
• B. Using a set of approved reference materials.
• C. Taking a supervised break when permitted.
• D. Wearing noise-cancelling headphones.

Answer: (A)

Preventing impersonation is the key idea. The exam requires you to be the person taking it, so trying to have someone else sit the test for you is explicitly prohibited. This breaches authentication and security protocols and can lead to disqualification and further consequences. The other actions described aren’t inherently banned by default: taking a supervised break when permitted is allowed under the rules, and using approved reference materials is permissible if the administration allows them. Wearing noise-cancelling headphones isn’t described as an explicit prohibition in this context, though proctoring rules can restrict anything that interferes with monitoring.