Can you use pencil/paper/calculator during SBA exam?

[dschmidt]

Can anyone confirm what resources are allowed to be used during the SBA exam? This would be my first exam, just trying to get a feel for how to study. E.g. I wouldn't spend as much time memorizing formulas if I'm not even allowed to use a pencil during the exam

Based on what I've read you're only allowed to have an ID when you're at a physical location, haven't seen much about online proctored exams though.

Some of the materials seem like they would require some pencil/paper/calculator work though.

[mkeintz]

OK, I'll bite.  What's an "SBA exam"?  I am unaware of any such thing linked to sas.

[shelby62b]

It is hard to find, but this seems to apply to all exams, even the Statistical Business Analyst.

Is my workspace okay for testing?

A.During the check-in process, you will be asked to take photos of your work area, which will be checked by a proctor prior to exam launch. Please ensure that your desktop is clean and that you are not within arm’s reach of books, notepads, sticky notes, papers, pens, pencils, and other writing instruments/objects. Additional monitors and computers must be unplugged and turned off. Items on the wall with writing on them, such as whiteboards, will be inspected. If your workspace does not pass a room scan, you are not permitted to proceed with taking the exam.

[dschmidt]

Sorry - shouldn't have tried to use an acronym. As others have mentioned - its for the "statistical business analyst" exam

[Mark2010 · Accepted solution]

So, there are no pens/papers allowed during an Online Proctored exam, as there is no way for a proctor to collect them at the end of the exam session.

If a question requires a calculator, an onscreen calculator is provided within the question.

On performance-based exams, you would be able to use an application within the lab computer such as 'Notepad' to keep notes, but for standard exams such as SBA (Statistical Business Analyst), there is no lab to use.

[dschmidt]

Thanks! That helps alot!