Which action regarding the test book is prohibited?

• A. You may not fold or remove pages or portions of a page from the book, or take the book from the testing room.
• B. You may annotate the pages with a pencil.
• C. You may borrow another student’s book.
• D. You may write on the outside of the book.

Answer: (A)

Keeping the test book intact and inside the testing room is all about preserving the test’s security and fairness. Folding or removing pages, or taking the book out of the room, can alter the material, lead to loss or damage, and open possibilities for cheating. That’s why this action is prohibited.

Annotating with a pencil is a normal, allowed way to work through questions without damaging the content. Borrowing another student’s book would undermine using your own materials and fairness. Writing on the outside of the book isn’t restricted by this rule, so it isn’t the prohibited action here.