Can I use my hardcopy book(s) instead? Yes! You can use hardcopy books. Use of the DC for Exams feature is not required. Updated on November 13, 2025 Tagged: booksDC for Examsexam reference Was this article helpful? Yes No Related Articles How do I know if my exam has DC for Exams? Will I still get the same amount of time to take my exam if I use DC for Exams? Is there a way to demo the exam reference experience before the exam? What if I already have a Digital Codes subscription? Can I use my own PDF documents? Can I use both DC for Exams and hardcopy references?