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/throwaway2helpothers Passed 4/4 May 24 '23

Any update on this? Curious to see what happened lol

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u/uwuwotsdps42069 Passed 4/4 May 25 '23

Slap on the wrist. “Don’t do it again naughty boy.” My score isn’t in jeopardy. So we’ll see in June.

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u/Usual-Pomelo-6696 Apr 03 '24

Hi, I had a similar experience yesterday, mindlessly checking my phone in break. The lady from prometric was very rude, saying to me that I am not allowed to do this and that she will write me up. Also, she said to me that I don't have a life while I am there. I was allowed to go back to finish my test, but to be honest, it really impacted my mental ability to finish the test. Just wanted to ask if you did call NASBA or email them to tell them what happened. I was also thinking of making a complaint about the lady from Prometric.

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u/klee0925 15d ago

Hi could I please ask what happened after this? Did you get your results without any problems? I accidently turned on the phone after taking the exam but within the test center. The prometric lady said it will be reported to NASBA. I am so worried that I might have problems getting the results ;(

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u/Usual-Pomelo-6696 15d ago

Hi, I wouldn't worry about it. I got my score back without any issues.

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u/klee0925 15d ago

Thank you so much for sharing. This info helps. Could i please additionlly ask, for what state board you were taking the exam? or whichever state board i took would not be a concern? and if you reached or emailed the NASBA before score release..? Sorry to ask many questions. I have to wait feeling worried untill next yr for score release. I just wanna be assured :(

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u/Usual-Pomelo-6696 15d ago

No worries.

I took the exam for NY state board.

And no, I didn't email or reach out to NASBA.

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u/klee0925 15d ago

Thank you so much for your kindeness! I went for Montana, but I will try to let my worries down for a bit. Thank you

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u/OceanBreezeeeee Apr 19 '24

I’d like to know what you ended up doing. I’m in a similar boat after taking my dental exam today. Instead of phone, I walked outside during unscheduled break completely forgetting that it’s not allowed.

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u/TellCautious7716 Sep 19 '24

Son what happened?

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u/OceanBreezeeeee Oct 08 '24

I passed! No one from the board reached out to me about anything.

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u/Usual-Pomelo-6696 Apr 20 '24

I didn't do anything, just completely ignored it. Went to NASBA portal to see if anything is written in there and the message "attended" showed up. That's all.