Testing Center Regulations

Test Center Requirements for Testing

  • Original, valid (unexpired), government-issued photo and signature bearing identification is required in order to take an exam. Name on identification must match name on application.
  • A copy of the Booking Confirmation email received when scheduling.
  • Exam Security is a serious matter
    • In addition to leaving all personal items outside of the exam room, candidates may be asked to turn pockets inside out as well as show that nothing is hidden under shirt sleeves or in the hems of pant legs.
  • Masking mandates are at the discretion of the testing center. If masks are mandated in a particular locale, Meazure Learning will follow local guidance in test centers as well. Any candidate or staff member that prefers to wear a mask should feel comfortable doing so.

Examination Arrival Time

Candidates must arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the test time. The total seat time is 270 minutes. The total test time is 230 minutes.

Late Arrival

Candidates will not be permitted to take the exam if they present themselves more than fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the exam. Admittance will be refused to the exam and candidates will be required to re-apply as a re-applicant and submit all fees. Please familiarize yourself with the location of the exam site before the day of the test.

Test Center Rules

Candidates are required to be professional, civil and respectful at all times while on the premises of the test center. All exams are continuously monitored by video and audio recording, physical walk-throughs and through an observation window. The Test Center Administrator (TCA) is authorized to dismiss you from the test session for a violation of any of the Test Center Regulations, including exhibiting abusive behavior towards the TCAs or other candidates. If you are found to have violated any of the regulations during your exam, the TCA is required to notify Meazure Learning and the MDCB. Meazure Learning alone or in conjunction with the MDCB, shall then take any further action necessary to sanction your conduct, up to and including invalidation of your test score and/or pursuit of civil or criminal charges.

To ensure that all candidates are tested under equally favorable conditions, the following regulations and procedures will be observed at each test center:

  • Candidates should not call their individual test centers regarding instructions to take the exam. Test centers are not advised of MDCB protocols until just before the exam date.
  • Candidates are admitted only to their assigned test center.
  • Candidates should arrive 15-30 minutes prior to their scheduled exam time for registration and check-in.
  • Candidates arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled exam will not be admitted. 
  • Candidates can only access their locker for food, drink, or medicine.
  • All candidates must inform the TCA before accessing a stored item during a break. Candidates are permitted to access their locker only for food, drink, or medicine. Repeated or lengthy departures from the test room will be reported to the MDCB.
  • CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING A SILENT, HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY-OPERATED SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR TO PERFORM MATHEMATIC CALCULATIONS RELATED TO TEST QUESTIONS. Alpha, programmable or paper-tape calculators are NOT permitted. Because of the vast number of calculators available in the marketplace, MDCB is unable to verify brand/models of calculators that meet the requirements.  The use of a calculator that does not meet this description constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal from the test.   Candidates must supply their own equipment. Meazure Learning, THE TEST VENDOR, WILL NOT PROVIDE A CALCULATOR. Borrowing of equipment during the test is NOT permitted.  All calculators will be checked prior to the examination.
  • Candidates may be provided with two (2) erasable note boards The note board must be returned to the test center administrator at the completion of testing or the candidate will not receive a score report. If board are provided, due to security concerns the color of the boards alternate depending on the day of the week.
  • No notes are permitted in the testing center. Candidates should, however, note their ProKnow login credentials and bring them to the center.
  • Candidates may be provided with a survey at the end of the exam to comment on the exam administration. MDCB will conduct a post-exam survey for comments on exam items.
  • The MDCB exam does not provide for a scheduled break. Each time you leave the test room you must sign out. Test candidates are not permitted to leave the building during a break.
  • Upon return from a break, without exception, you will be subject to all security checks, present valid ID, sign in and, if required by the test sponsor, provide a fingerprint to be re-admitted to the test room.
  • You must return to your assigned, original seat after any break.

Prohibited Items and Examinee Conduct in the Test Center

  • Cameras, cell phones, optical readers, or other electronic devices that include the ability to photograph, photocopy, or otherwise copy test materials;
  • Watches, smart devices, and other jewelry except wedding or engagement rings;
  • Google and Smart glasses or any glasses with electronics whether or not they have prescription lenses. Eyeglasses are subject to inspection.
  • Notes, books, dictionaries, or language dictionaries
  • Bookbags or luggage;
  • Purses or handbags;
  • iPods, mp3 players, tablets, headphones, or pagers;
  • Computers, PDAs, or other electronic devices with one or more memories;
  • Personal writing utensils such as pencils, pens, and highlighters;
  • Weapons;
  • Medicine, including cough drops (except as expressly permitted in advance),
  • Food and beverages; and
  • Coats and jackets.
  • Hats, hoods, or other headwear are not permitted in the examination room unless required for religious purposes. All items are subject to inspection.
  • Sweaters and sweatshirts with pockets or hoods.

MDCB practice policies shall supersede these regulations if a conflict exists.

Emergencies

Every attempt will be made to administer all examinations as scheduled. However, should any problems occur due to the testing vendor Meazure Learning the exam will be rescheduled as determined by the MDCB at no cost to the candidate.

The MDCB and Meazure Learning will continue to review the guidance, policies, and mandates of local and national governments, information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the planning of the administration of the CMD exam.

During a severe weather event, candidates should check https://assessments.meazurelearning.com/mainsite/ibtsites/site_closings.aspx before heading to their local test center.