Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?

• A. Pencils
• B. Ballpen of any color
• C. Periodic Table of Elements
• D. All of the above

Answer: (A)

Filling in the answer sheet with pencil is the standard practice for exams that use optical mark recognition. Pencil marks are easy for scanners to read and can be erased if you need to change an answer, which helps keep the scoring clean.

Ballpens of any color are generally not allowed because ink can smudge, smear, or read incorrectly by the scanning system, leading to mis-scored responses. A Periodic Table would provide direct reference data during the test, which most licensure exams prohibit, as it could give an unfair advantage. Since not all items are allowed, “All of the above” isn’t correct.

So, the item that is allowed is pencils. Bring sharpened pencils and a small eraser to be sure you can mark clearly and adjust as needed.