6. Use of Aids, Reference Materials, and Test Materials. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The applicant may use aids, reference materials, and test materials within the guidelines listed below, as long as actual test questions or answers are not revealed. All models of aviation-oriented calculators may be used, including small electronic calculators that perform only arithmetic functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide). Simple programmable memories (which allow addition to, subtraction from, or retrieval of one number from the memory) are permissible. Also, simple functions, such as square root and percent keys, are permissible. The following guidelines apply:
[/FONT][/FONT]a. Written Materials. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Applicants for airman knowledge tests may not take any written materials (either handwritten, printed, or electronic) other than the supplement book provided by the unit member into the testing area.
The unit member is responsible for ensuring, when applicable, that the applicant receives the correct supplement book to be used during the knowledge test. The unit member must discard outdated, incomplete, or damaged supplement books, and must obtain replacement supplement books as necessary.
[/FONT][/FONT]b. Test Materials. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Applicants may use scales, straightedges, protractors, plotters, navigation computers, blank log sheets, holding pattern entry aids, and electronic or mechanical calculators that are directly related to the test.
[/FONT][/FONT]c. Manufacturers’ Aids. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Manufacturers’ permanently inscribed instructions on the front and back of such aids (e.g., formulas, conversions, regulations, signals, weather data, holding pattern diagrams, frequencies, Weight and Balance (W&B ) formulas, and air traffic control (ATC) procedures) are permissible.
[/FONT][/FONT]d. Calculators. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Testing centers may provide calculators to applicants and/or deny applicants’ use of their personal calculators based on the following limitations.
(1) Before and upon completion of the test, while in the presence of the unit member, the applicant must actuate the "ON/OFF" switch or "RESET" button and perform any other function that ensures the erasure of any data stored in memory circuits.
(2) The use of electronic calculators incorporating permanent or continuous type memory circuits without erasure capability is prohibited. The unit member may refuse the use of the applicant’s calculator when unable to determine the calculator’s erasure capability.
(3) Printouts of data must be surrendered at the completion of the test if the calculator incorporates this design feature.
(4) The use of magnetic cards, magnetic tapes, modules, computer chips, or any other device upon which pre-written programs or information related to the test can be stored and retrieved is prohibited.
[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman](5) The applicant is not permitted to use any booklet or manual containing instructions related to the use of test aids.
[/FONT][/FONT]e. Dictionaries. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Dictionaries are not allowed in the testing area.
[/FONT][/FONT]f. Final Decision. [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The unit member makes the final determination regarding aids, reference materials, and test materials an applicant may take into the testing area [/FONT][/FONT]
