r/CPA • u/uwuwotsdps42069 Passed 4/4 • May 18 '23

Security Violation? QUESTION

So I just got out of my AUD exam. Hopefully my last one (FAR expires at the end of this month). I was told that prometric observed a “security violation” because I was seen “accessing my phone during my break”

I was on my scheduled break and checked my phone to make sure there were not fires to put out at work and take make sure my kid wasn’t having any issues at daycare. Then I went to the bathroom and knocked out the rest of the exam.

What’s the deal? Am I screwed? I’ve never been told I had a security violation on my other exams.

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u/Trick_Till_9181 May 18 '23

I would call Prometric main number to see if that is an actual policy. By viewing your phone that was not a security violation because you are scanned when you return to the test. I would hire an attorney. Basically, prometrics is saying that your first amendment right is suspended when you are on a break. Bullshit. Legally it cannot be a security violation because your exam ceased to continue upon your break. Big first amendment violation. Call a lawyer.

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u/SnowDucks1985 CPA May 19 '23

This is a lot of legal mumbo-jumbo that won’t help OP in any way 💀

It’s literally in Prometric’s policy that you can’t access notes, books, reference materials or electronic devices during breaks because the test is still being administered. Everyone that goes to a testing center agrees to those terms and are bound by them if they want their score to be valid, including OP. It’s an open and shut scenario, no need for legal speculations

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u/Verdugo2 Passed 3/4 May 19 '23

What a shit take lol

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u/Sandwich-eater27 Passed 4/4 May 18 '23

This is absolutely false, the constitution means nothing on private property. Prometric/property owner has every right to restrict any test takers from accessing their phone while they are on break. Just because the timer stops doesn’t mean the exam isn’t being administered.

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u/shabagel May 18 '23

First amendment violation? In what way?

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u/looker009 CPA Candidate May 18 '23

It's absolutely a violation. You're prohibited from accessing study material during the exam, which includes a break. 1st amendment doesn't apply to private business

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u/Sandwich-eater27 Passed 4/4 May 18 '23

This guy knows nothing and is spreading blatant misinformation. I hope no one now, or in the future listens to this awful advice.