Writing Instruments for PE exam

[JRAMAMU]

Hi, I am taking the P.E electrical exam this April (1 month to go!) in Louisiana, still did not receive instructions and id from NCEES but have a question reg. use of writing instruments: everybody I met have told me pencils and erasers will be provided at the exam, my question is: can we carry extra lead, just in case and second question is how do you sign the first page policy and acknowledgements - is it okay to bring a pen with you to sign that stuff, or do they expect you to just sign it with the pencils they provide. Thanks a lot ! Just gearing up

 

[Mike in Gastonia]

Hi, I am taking the P.E electrical exam this April (1 month to go!) in Louisiana, still did not receive instructions and id from NCEES but have a question reg. use of writing instruments: everybody I met have told me pencils and erasers will be provided at the exam, my question is: can we carry extra lead, just in case and second question is how do you sign the first page policy and acknowledgements - is it okay to bring a pen with you to sign that stuff, or do they expect you to just sign it with the pencils they provide. Thanks a lot ! Just gearing up

Here's what's in the Examinee Guide on the ncees website:

You will receive an NCEES pencil with an eraser to use during the exam. Using a non-NCEES writing instrument or eraser to complete any portion of the exam will lead to dismissal from the exam and/or invalidation of your exam results.

 

[maryannette]

Translation:

DO NOT TAKE ANY PERSONAL WRITING INSTRUMENT INTO THE EXAM. EVERYTHING YOU DO CAN BE DONE WITH THE PENCIL AND ERASER PROVIDED.

 

[cupojoe PE PMP]

Of all the other rules they announced at the beginning, they probably announced the pen/pencil one 20 times more.

 

[JRAMAMU]

Thank you all for clarifying

 

[ptatohed]

Most importantly, remember to take your "writing instrument" home with you!

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