Exam Alert: Prometric Wands Exam Test-takers

Prometric testing centers now scan securities licensing exam candidates with a metal detector wand. The new procedure became effective March 1, 2012 and it was initiated to prevent test-takers from bringing cell phones, cameras and other prohibited items into the testing room. Continue reading

Prometric testing centers now scan securities licensing exam candidates with a metal detector wand. The new procedure became effective March 1, 2012 and it was initiated to prevent test-takers from bringing cell phones, cameras and other prohibited items into the testing room. Before entering the testing room, examinees are also asked to turn out their front and rear pockets. Prometric says the metal detectors have not been shown to have “adverse effects” on pregnancies and people with implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, nonetheless, pregnant women and anyone with an implanted medical device can refuse the scan and will still be allowed to take their securities licensing examination. Everyone else must consent to the metal scanner, otherwise, per Prometric’s Testing Center Regulations a candidate will not be permitted to test.

Source: Prometric Metal Detector Information Sheet

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