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Exam Security

Exam security is vital to Inteleos’ mission. The value of your credentials relies on it

Cheating

We have a zero-tolerance policy for cheating of any sort. By taking an Inteleos exam, candidates acknowledge and pledge to comply with our standards.

Behaviors considered cheating include:

  • Taking somebody else’s test
  • Having somebody else take your test
  • Bringing notes/other materials into the exam room
  • Removing test center materials from the premises
  • Taking or offering review courses that claim to include live questions
  • Posting exam content in public forums

We monitor testing aggressively, using advanced technologies. Any and all suspicious behavior is investigated thoroughly.


Other Prohibited Behaviors

Other prohibited behaviors include:

  • Proxy testing
  • Acquisition of unauthorized materials
  • Use of unauthorized materials
  • Stealing content
  • Possession of stolen content
  • Fraud and fraudulent schemes
  • Discussing exam details with other candidates


Disciplinary action

Any candidate found to be engaged in an unauthorized behavior will face immediate consequences.

Disciplinary actions can include:

  • Exam termination
  • Score invalidation
  • Revocation of credentials
  • Prohibition from taking future exams
  • Prohibition from pursuing future credentials


Fraud

Bad actors sometimes claim to have exam-specific content in an attempt to defraud people of their money or personal information.

Candidates found engaging in these fraudulent schemes will face disciplinary action, even if they never receive exam-specific content.


Report Possible Cheating

We encourage you to report any suspected prohibited activity. Your report can be anonymous. We open an official investigation for every report received.

When submitting a report, include as much information as possible. All details help:

  • Location
  • Time
  • Name or description of involved parties
  • Suspected behavior

Submit your report in writing:

  • By email, to compliance@inteleos.org
  • By mail, to:
    • ARDMS
      Attention: Examination Security
      1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
      Rockville, MD 20852-1402
  • Via the Pearson VUE website

If you opt to submit your report with your name, we may ask you to:

  • Write and sign a formal statement
  • Sit for a deposition by opposing council during legal action
  • Testify before a judge or jury