Outerwear (coats or jackets)

No outerwear can be worn in the testing room. This includes overcoats, windbreakers, down jackets, rain jackets, slickers, and so on. If a candidate complains that the testing room is cold, offer to turn up the heat.

Clothing that is part of an outfit that would typically be worn indoors, including sweaters, sweatshirts, and blazers, are allowed. If the item has pockets and the candidate does not want to remove the item for inspection, ask the candidate to show you that the pockets are empty.

Scarves of any kind

Scarves are not permitted in the testing room except for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. In those instances, visually inspect the scarf before admitting the candidate to the testing room. For more information, see Religious, cultural, and medical apparel.

Head coverings (hats, hoods, and so on)

Hats and head coverings of any kind are not allowed inside the testing room except for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. In those instances, visually inspect the item before admitting the candidate into the testing room.

Billed caps (e.g., baseball caps) and brimmed hats (e.g., fedoras) have additional restrictions. For more information, see Religious, cultural, and medical apparel.

If a candidate's clothing has a hood, it must not cover the candidate's head at any time.

Hair clips, headbands, and so on

Barrettes and hair clips that are small, thin, and 1/4 inch (1/2 centimeter) or less wide are permitted. Headbands or hairbands that are 1/2 inch (1 centimeter) or less wide are permitted.

Jewelry

Jewelry that is wider than 1/4 inch (1/2 centimeter) is not permitted unless the candidate is wearing an item which he or she claims cannot be physically removed. Small jewelry is permitted.

Mobile phones or pagers

Candidates should turn off their mobile phones and pagers before placing them in storage. If the candidate refuses to turn off the device, or if you later find out that the candidate did not turn off the device, create a case for candidate misconduct. Do not interrupt a candidate's exam if you discover that the device is not turned off while the candidate is still testing (for example, the phone starts ringing).

Purses, wallets, and watches

If candidates are concerned about leaving something of value in the locker, you may suggest they leave the item in their vehicles.

Tablets, smartphones, or any other mobile electronic devices, including (but not limited to) Google Glass, camera glasses, etc.

Candidates may also prefer to leave the item in their vehicles.

Briefcases, backpacks, or bags

If the item is too big for the locker, you may suggest that the candidate leave the item in his or her vehicle.

Notes, notebooks, or study guides

Unless specifically allowed by the exam sponsor.

Calculators

Unless specifically allowed by the exam sponsor.

Dictionaries, including language translation dictionaries

Unless specifically allowed by the exam sponsor.

Pens and pencils belonging to the candidate

Only writing instruments supplied by the test center are allowed.

Water bottles, contact lens solution, and lip balm (such as Chap Stick)

Unless specifically approved by the exam sponsor as an accommodation. Cough drops and pills are allowed but they must be unwrapped and not in a bottle or other container.

Food, drinks, or tobacco products

Candidates are not permitted to bring food or beverages into the testing room unless they have an accommodation. For more information, see Food and drink in the testing room. Candidates may store the items in a locker and access them during a break or before and after the exam.

Test administrators may use their discretion about a candidate eating in the waiting room. If the food a candidate consumes is causing a disturbance or distraction or is messy, ask the candidate to eat it outside of the test center or dispose of it.

Weapons of any kind (guns, knives, etc. including realistic "toy" weapons)

Weapons are not allowed on test center premises except in specific circumstances. For more information, see Weapons.