OAR 812-006-0350
Pre-Licensure Testing Subversion
(1)
Testing subversion is the use of any means to alter the results of a test to cause the results to inaccurately represent the competency of an examinee. Testing subversion includes, but is not limited to:(a)
Communication between examinees inside the testing room;(b)
Giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance on the test while the test is in process;(c)
Having any printed or written matter or other devices in the examinee’s possession during the test except:(A)
The Oregon Construction Contractor’s Reference Manual; and(B)
One language translation book.(d)
Obtaining, using, buying, selling, distributing, having possession of, or having unauthorized access to secured test questions or other secured examination material prior to, during or after the administration of the examination;(e)
Copying another examinee’s answers or looking at another examinee’s materials while a test is in process;(f)
Permitting anyone to copy answers to the test;(g)
Copying or removing any test questions from the testing area;(h)
Allowing another person to take the test in the examinee’s place;(i)
Writing notes or questions in the Oregon Construction Contractor’s Reference Manual or language translation book during the test; or(j)
Leaving the room during the test.(2)
At the discretion of the agency or its designees, if there is evidence of testing subversion by an examinee prior to, during, or after the administration of the test, one or more of the following may occur:(a)
The examinee may be denied the privilege of taking the test if testing subversion is detected before the administration of the test;(b)
If the testing subversion detected has not yet compromised the integrity of the test, such steps as are necessary to prevent further testing subversion shall be taken, and the examinee may be permitted to continue with the test;(c)
The examinee may be requested to leave the testing facility if testing subversion is detected during the test. If the examinee does not leave the facility, the examinee will be deemed a trespasser;(d)
The examinee’s test results may be invalidated and the application fee forfeited; or(e)
The examinee may not be allowed to sit for an examination for up to one year.(3)
If testing subversion is detected after the administration of the test, the agency or its designee shall make appropriate inquiry to determine the facts concerning the testing subversion and the agency or its designee may take any of the actions described in this rule.
Source:
Rule 812-006-0350 — Pre-Licensure Testing Subversion, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=812-006-0350.