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title: "Testing Policies"
url: "https://kb-tn.credentia.com/en/article/testing-policies"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-05-29T12:25:30.660Z"
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# Testing Policies

**The following policies are observed at each test site.**

**Lateness**

Plan to arrive thirty (30) minutes before the examination starts. If you are late for your scheduled examination, or do not bring all your required materials, you will **NOT** be allowed to test, and your examination fee will **NOT** be returned.

**Electronic Devices**

Cellular phones, beepers, or any other electronic devices are not permitted to be used and must be turned off during testing, and there is no place for storage of personal belongings at the test sites.

**Study Aids**

You are not permitted to take personal belongings such as briefcases, large bags, study materials, extra books, or papers into the examination room. Any such materials brought into the examination room will be collected and returned to you when you have completed the examination. Credentia is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.

**Eating/Drinking/Smoking**

You are not permitted to eat, drink, or smoke during the examination.

**Misconduct**

If you are discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in any kind of misconduct, you will be dismissed from the examination and reported to the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission. Decisions regarding disciplinary measures are the responsibility of that agency. 

**Guests/Visitors**

No guests, visitors, pets, or children are allowed at the test sites.

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