PSI SECURITY AGREEMENT

All PSI test centers and exams are monitored by audio/video surveillance and the Test Center Administrator (TCA) to protect our Test Takers and in the integrity of the exam

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[Instructions: Please read this required document in its entirety and sign the acknowledgement below]

Prohibited Items - Not Allowed in the Testing Room

• Test Takers may only take approved items into the testing room.
• All personal belongings, except for sweatshirts or clothing items that are part of an outfit or religious apparel, shall be placed in the secure storage provided at each site prior to entering the testing room. Personal belongings include, but are not limited to:
• No Electronic devices of any type is allowed - including cellular / mobile phones, recording devices, electronic watches, cameras, laptop computers, tablet computers (e.g., iPads), earphones, smart watches and rings, or electronic games. 
• Any of these devices that do not fit into a security locker/locker bag may not remain in the test center. No Exceptions. Failure to comply may result in rescheduling your exam.

Prohibited Clothing, Hats, Etc. - Not Allowed in the Testing Room

• Bulky or loose clothing or coats, including all outerwear, that could conceal recording devices, or notes is not permitted to be worn in the testing room.
• Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons or as religious apparel, including hats, baseball caps, or visors are not permitted to be worn in the testing room.
• Other personal items including purses, backpacks, briefcases, wallets, regular watches, notebooks, notes, reference or reading materials, pens, pencils, other writing devices, paper including tissues, food, drinks, gum, candy, good luck items, or weapons of any kind.

The Check-In Process - Required for All Test Takers

• During the check-in process, all Test Takers will be asked if they possess any prohibited items.
• All Test Takers will go through a physical security check. All Test Takers will be asked to:
• Empty their pockets and turn them out for to ensure all are empty.
• Show eyeglass frames, tie tacks, buttons, or other apparel to ensure no recording devices are hidden.
• All Test Takers will go through a security scan utilizing a metal detection wand
• Any exceptions are based on the Exam Sponsor

If prohibited items are found during check-in, the Test Taker must put them in the secure locker/locker bag or remove these items from the test center. PSI will not be responsible for the security of any personal belongings or prohibited items.

All electronic devices must be completely powered off and verified by the TCA before placing them in secure storage. Any items unable to be powered off completely will NOT be allowed to remain in the testing center.

Any electronic device that is powered on after entering the testing room will be grounds for immediate dismissal and forfeiture of exam fees.

 

• Any Test Taker possessing prohibited items in the examination room shall immediately have their test results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the examination sponsor of the occurrence.
• Test Takers will not have any access to their personal belongings placed in secure storage until after the exam has been completed and instructed to do so by the TCA.
• Any Test Taker removing or attempting to remove any personal belongings from the secure storage will have their test results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the examination sponsor of the occurrence.

Test Taker Misconduct

• Test Takers must adhere to professional conduct and respect the integrity the exam. Any misconduct or suspected cheating will not be allowed and will result in the suspension of the Test Taker exam.
• Test Takers are not allowed to copy exam questions or answers.
• Reference materials, books, manuals (if allowed), may not be written in or marked in, during the exam.
• PSI scratch paper (if issued) and other exam materials may not be removed or attempted to be removed
• Test Takers observed to be giving or receiving assistance on an exam, found with unauthorized materials, or in violation of any security regulations, will be asked to surrender all examination materials, the exam will be suspended, and the Test Taker will be asked to leave the testing center.
  • All such instances will be reported to the Exam Sponsor.

Important Note: Copying or communicating examination content is in violation of a Test Taker's contract with PSI, as well as federal, state, and territorial law. Either will result in the disqualification of examination results and may lead to legal action.

Once Test Takers have been seated and the exam begins, depending on the Exam Sponsor rules, Test Takers may be allowed a break. Break times are limited to 5-minutes each (unless otherwise noted by Exam Sponsor).

• The exam time will continue to count down during the break. Test Takers breaks are allowed only after obtaining permission from the TCA and signing the break form.
• Test Takers are NOT allowed to leave the building under any circumstances.
• Any breaks lasting more than 5 minutes will be cause for disqualification of your exam and will be reported to the Exam sponsor.

Acknowledgement

By signing this document, I understand, acknowledge, and agree to, freely and voluntarily, all provisions listed herein and agree to a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.