# Policy on Warnings and Exam Terminations

## Warnings <a href="#warnings" id="warnings"></a>

Certain kinds of violations will result in a warning from the Proctor, while other violations result in IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE EXAM WITHOUT WARNING.

* If a warning is issued by the Proctor, the Candidate is able to amend or resolve the observed violation.
* If a Candidate is found to be in violation of the same exam rule more than twice, the Exam will be terminated immediately.

## Exam Terminations <a href="#exam-terminations" id="exam-terminations"></a>

The following actions result in IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE EXAM WITHOUT WARNING:

* Candidate refuses to comply with a Proctor request
* Candidate is observed to be copying Exam content, whether with software, external device(s), manual transcription, or other means
* Candidate steps out of view of the webcam for extended amount of time without the Proctor’s permission
* Someone other than the Candidate is observed to complete or assist with any part of the Exam (e.g. by using Remote Access Software or proxy testing)
* A discrepancy exists between the input on a Candidate’s screen and the Candidate’s observed activity.