Exams Procedures

Exam Center security procedures are mandatory to preserve and protect the integrity and fairness of the examination process, candidate rights, business property rights, and the public trust. The following requirements apply to the general knowledge and supplemental written exams.

 

Candidates should expect to store bags, backpacks and other personal items not permitted in the exam area. Items not permitted in the exam area include cameras, electronic devices, scanning or transmitting equipment, cell phones, watches, books, and paper. 

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Candidates are required to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID.  

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates without valid, government-issued photo IDs will not be permitted to take the exam. Candidates name on the confirmation email and government photo must match exactly or the person will not be admitted to take the exam.

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The following will be provided at the testing center:

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• Scratch paper or worksheets, and pencils

• Computer and workstation

• Paper and pencil exams, where applicable

• Crane Institute Certification calculators

• Paper load charts for supplemental exams

• Basic calculator - CIC provides calculators with basic math functions. Since other types of calculators may pose a security risk, only the calculators provided by CIC are permissible.

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All items must remain in the testing area. Candidates are not permitted to remove any items.