UMA Proctor Information

UMA applicants must have oversight by an approved proctor when sitting for the exam.

Proctor Agreement Guidelines:

All Proctors must agree to follow these requirements and procedures when administering exam, to:

Safeguard the confidentiality of the exams, including materials, processes, procedures, and content.
Not to disclose any portion of the exam materials
Not to disclose the processes or procedures necessary to administer or to pass an examination.
Report any known or suspected breach in security to the Board office as soon as possible.

Agree to accept the following Proctor responsibilities:

Ensure a secure testing environment.
Verify the identity of the candidate.
Allow the candidate to access the exam only in my presence, and
I will remain in the testing area until the exam is completed.
Ensure that the candidate does not leave the room except in an emergency.
Ensure that the candidate does not open any browsers or computer files during the exam.
Ensure that the online exam is not printed.
Ensure that the candidate does not have books, notes, reference aides, or cell phone while taking the exam.
Ensure, to the best of my ability, that cheating does not occur.
If the candidate is suspected of cheating, I will contact the South Dakota Board of Nursing as soon as possible.
Not to allow unauthorized persons to hear, view, record, or otherwise gain knowledge about the exam,
exam processes, and procedures before, during, or after the administration of an exam.