Test Center Rules

When you register to test, you agree to comply with all program rules, including the Rules of Test Participation, and the rules communicated to you at each test administration for which you are registered, including the Test Center Rules PDF Document (for computer-based testing).

Violation of test center rules, including the possession or use of prohibited materials during a test administration, may result in the voiding of your results.

The following are prohibited at the test center:

  • Smoking and the use of all tobacco products
  • Visitors, including relatives, children, and friends
  • Weapons of any kind

Prohibited Materials

DO NOT bring any unauthorized aids or prohibited materials, listed below, with you to the test center. If you do bring any of these materials, you will be required to leave them in a designated area. For computer-based testing, a pen and a booklet of erasable sheets will be provided to you for taking notes, writing an outline, or otherwise preparing your response. Any personal items that you bring to the test center must be stored in a locker outside the testing room during the test. This includes jewelry, watches, wallets, and purses in addition to the prohibited materials listed below.

  • Cell phones (possession or use of)
  • Electronic communication devices, visual or audio recording or listening devices, or any device with an on/off option, including, but not limited to, MP3 players, PDAs, tablets, computers, CD players, removable storage devices, calculator watches, clocks or watches with alarms, spellcheckers, etc.
  • Eyeglasses with communication and recording devices; note that during the check-in process you may be asked to remove any pair of eyeglasses for a visual inspection, but the test center proctor will not touch or otherwise handle your glasses
  • Calculators and calculator manuals (approved graphing calculators are allowed for examinees registered for the CSET: Mathematics Subtest II [test code 212])
  • Handwritten or printed materials, such as dictionaries, notebooks, scratch paper, textbooks, etc.
  • Packages and bags of any kind, such as backpacks, briefcases, etc.
  • Hats or headwear, including barrettes and hair clips larger than ¼ a quarter -inch wide and hairbands larger than ½ a half -inch wide, except for those being worn for religious or medical purposes
  • Food and drink, including chewing gum, with the exception of water in approved containers for paper-based testing only
  • Unauthorized aids, such as slide rules, rulers, translation aids, highlighters, etc.
  • Unauthorized medical devices, defined as any device not noted on Pearson VUE's Approved Comfort Aids list opens in a new window, unless prior approval has been obtained (refer to Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangements for more information)

Approved Containers

For paper-based tests, water bottles may be allowed in the testing room, provided they are clear, do not have a label, have a secure lid, and are stored under your seat, not on your desk, during testing.

For computer-based tests, water bottles are NOT allowed in the testing room, but may be stored in a locker outside of the testing room during the test.

Approved Graphing Calculators

Examinees taking CSET: Mathematics Subtest II must bring their own graphing calculator but may not bring a calculator manual. Graphing calculators will not be provided at the test session. Only the brand and models listed below may be used. Approved calculator brands and models are subject to change; if there is a change, examinees will be notified. Test administration staff will clear the memory of your calculator both before and after testing. Therefore, be sure to back up the memory on your calculator, including applications, to an external device before arriving at the test center.

  • Texas Instruments TI-73
  • Texas Instruments TI-83
  • Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus
  • Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
  • Texas Instruments TI-84
  • Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus
  • Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
  • Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
  • Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Handheld with the TI-84 Plus Keypad (Examinees using the TI-Nspire Handheld may not remove the TI-84 Plus Keypad while testing. Violation of the rule, or any other test center rule, may result in the voiding of your scores.)