Rule 5.5. Prohibited Items and Activities

(a) During the examination, the Clerk shall not allow any applicant, to (1) possess a cell phone, walkie talkie, pager, or other communications device; (2) possess photograph, video, or other recording equipment; (3) possess any personal study aid or personal written materials, except those provided by the Board of Examiners; (4) possess personal items, including but not limited to food, drinks, time keeping devices other than a wristwatch, highlighting markers, color pens or pencils, cigarettes, matches, lighters, weapons, hats, caps, or scarves; (5) communicate with another applicant or with anyone other than staff members and proctors, (6) review or open test materials or begin any test before being instructed to do so; (7) continue the test after time is called; or (8) disrupt the proceedings. (b) This rule does not preclude use of communication devices or personal items previously authorized as non-standard testing accommodations. ( Added December 7, 2005, effective January 1, 2006.)