Any copyrighted, bound book may be used at a test site.** Exam questions will only come from the listed approved references, and exam appeals may only be based on the listed approved references.
Search for the exam you plan to take in the Exam Catalog to get a list of approved references to bring to your exam.
**Please Note: Some exams are excluded from this rule and either require specific references or are closed-book examinations.
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have the same legal first name and last name that matches your exam record
- be original (no photo copies)
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not be expired
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have a signature
The following items are Allowed:
- Copyrighted, bound material
- Please make sure the reference(s):
- Are bound (either original bound book, three-ring binder, or stapled). Photocopies of copyrighted materials are not allowed.
- Have notes written in ink or highlighted.
- Have permanently attached tabs (tabs that can’t be removed without destroying the page).
- Please make sure the reference(s):
- Magnifying glass
- Eyeglasses, if necessary
- Architects’ scale or rule
- Battery-operated, basic four-function calculator that is:
- limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, and percentages
- Nonprogrammable
- Not capable of storing examination information
- No ribbon or paper printing capabilities
- Foreign language/English translation dictionaries, if needed
The following items are Prohibited:
- Any kind of ink (ballpoint, felt-tip, gel, etc.) pens, colored pencils, highlighters, writing paper, or briefcases
- Loose papers
- Inserting non-copyrighted material in bound, copyrighted material
- Personal items such as purses, wallets, or watches
- Calculators with print capability and/or that store formulas
- Copying, recording, or photo devices
- Any electronic, electrical, or battery-operated device
The following items are Allowed:
- Copyrighted, bound material
- Please make sure the reference(s):
- Are bound (either original bound book, three-ring binder, or stapled). Photocopies of copyrighted materials are not allowed.
- Have notes written in ink or highlighted.
- Have permanently attached tabs (tabs that can’t be removed without destroying the page).
- Please make sure the reference(s):
- Analog watch
- Architects’ scale or ruler
- Eyeglasses/reading glasses
- Basic, non-programmable, four-function calculator that is:
• limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, and percentages
• not capable of storing examination information
• not capable of paper printing; ribbon-free - Foreign language/English translation dictionaries, if needed
The following items are Prohibited:
- No food or drink (unless pre-approved for testing accommodations)
- Loose papers, writing paper, writing instruments, or briefcase.
Note: PRONTO candidates utilize an on screen “Global Notepad” during their examination. PearsonVUE candidates are supplied with a small whiteboard and a marker. This marker can ONLY be used to write on the white board. Candidates using the marker/pen to write in their reference materials are subject to disciplinary action by the CC. - Personal items such as purses, wallets, or watches
- Calculators with print capability (i.e. adding machines) and/or that store information (i.e. construction calculators)
- Inserting non-copywritten material in bound, copyrighted material
- “Smart” watch (i.e., Apple or Galaxy watch)
- Any electronic device other than your computer (i.e. any second monitor or screen)
- Copying, recording, or photo devices
If you are using a laptop to take the test, you will not be able to have an external monitor attached. This is also true if you are using a docking station.
