Ethical Practices

6sigmastudy™ certification exams are conducted online and must be taken in accordance with the published exam instructions. Cheating on examinations is contrary to both academic integrity standards and to ethical standards set by 6sigmastudy™.

Students are required to establish identity following the procedures outlined in the conducting certification exams section.

Test Environment Requirements:

The online testing environment should mimic the 'in class' testing environment, and must conform to the following conditions:

1. A quiet, secure, fully lighted room for the examination
2. No other people in the room
3. A clean desk or clean table to sit to take the exam (not a bed or couch)
4. No talking out loud or communicating with others by any means
5. No leaving the room
6. Nothing except the computer on the desktop or tabletop. Removal of all books, papers, notebooks, or other materials, unless specifically permitted.
7. Students are not allowed to use the following unless otherwise specifically permitted in the exam instructions:
   • Excel
   • Word
   • PowerPoint
   • Calculator (online/computer or handheld devices)
   • Textbooks (online/computer or hardcopy books)
   • Notes (online/computer or hardcopy notes)
   • Other websites
8. No writing visible on desk or on walls
9. No music is allowed to be played on computer or any other system in the room
10. No other computers running in the exam room
11. No headphones or ear buds allowed

Any violation of the instructions given for taking the online unproctored exam may result in dismissal of the exam and can proceed to legal action, if necessary.