Title
Examination Penalties for Multiple Markings and Name Placement
Law
Prc No. 2003-154, Series 2003
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2003
The Commission imposes a one-year suspension from licensure examinations for placing names in the subject space on answer sheets and a two-year suspension for multiple markings, alongside the cancellation of examination papers for violations of instructions.
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Observance and Enforcement of Examination Instructions

  • Cases involving violations of the GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINEES, printed at the back of the NOTICE OF ADMISSION, are addressed promptly.
  • Examinees are expected to comply strictly with these instructions to maintain the integrity of the examination process.

Penalty for Placing Name in the Subject Space

  • Placing the examinee's name in the space designated for the subject on the answer sheet constitutes a violation.
  • The penalty for this offense includes cancellation of the examination papers.
  • Additionally, the examinee is suspended from taking the examination for one (1) year.

Penalty for Multiple Markings

  • Multiple markings on the answer sheet are considered a serious violation.
  • The examination papers of such examinees are cancelled.
  • The examinee is suspended from taking the licensure examination for two (2) years.

Implementation of Penalties

  • The Commission formally resolves the penalties for these violations to enhance examination discipline.
  • Cancellation of the examination papers accompanies the imposed suspension periods.
  • These measures serve to uphold fairness and proper conduct during licensure examinations.

Adoption and Authority

  • The resolution imposing these penalties was adopted on November 18, 2003.
  • It was signed and authorized by the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Professional Regulation Commission.
  • This resolution is binding on all examinees taking licensure examinations conducted by the Commission.

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