OAR 800-020-0022: Examination Conduct; Disqualification

(1) Examination Conduct: Examinations shall be conducted in a designated area with restricted access. Approval notification of an applicant’s eligibility to take the examination must be issued by the Board office prior to scheduling an appointment for examination. Authorization must be provided by the Board office before bringing any materials, electronic equipment, or devices into the examination area. Applicants shall be required to provide valid US state or federal government issued photographic identification before being allowed to take the examination. (2) Examination Disqualification: A candidate may be immediately disqualified during or after the examination for conduct that interferes with the examination. Such conduct includes: (a) Taking or attempting to take any unauthorized items, notes, materials, or devices into the examination area; (b) Giving or attempting to give assistance to others in answering questions during the examination; (c) Receiving or attempting to receive assistance during the examination, including assistance from other individuals, notes, books, or devices to answer questions; (d) Removing or attempting to remove any secure examination-related information, notes, or materials from the examination site; (e) Failing to follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination; (f) Exhibiting behavior which impedes the normal progress of the examination; and (g) Endangering the health or safety of a person involved in the examination. (3) Disqualification will invalidate the examination and result in forfeiture of the examination and fees. Any candidate who has been disqualified during an exam will need to request in writing approval from the Board to retake the exam. The candidate will be required to reapply by submitting a new exam application, additional examination fees, and a letter requesting approval to retake the exam including an explanation of their actions which resulted in disqualification from the exam. Final approval by the Board is required.