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Violations

Penalties

1

Looking at the test content before the start of the exam

Test suspension, cancellation of test results, and non-issuance of a score report.

2

Filling in answers before the start or after the end of the exam time

3

Carrying prohibited electronic devices

4

Carrying electronic devices that can record audio or video

5

Refusal or failure to cooperate with the proctor’s request to verify identification and/or search for prohibited items.

6

Refusal to follow the time limit and to solve questions for each section

7

Attempting to view another test-taker’s answer sheet, or attempting to display your answer sheet to others.

8

The submitted electronic device emits a sound or is active, except for cases where the devices are stored or managed outside the exam room or kept in the test administrator’s room.

9

Viewing another test-taker’s answer sheet, or displaying your answer sheet to others.

Test suspension, cancellation of test results, non-issuance of a score report, and a ban on taking the TOPIK for a period of two (2) years from the date of suspension.

10

Using telecommunications equipment to communicate or pass information related to the test content to others

11

Carrying and using prohibited documents during the exam

12

Refusal to follow the proctor’s fair request necessary for the test operation

13

Serious interruption to the test operation or organization

14

Forcing other test-takers to reveal their answer sheet with any manner of coercion

15

Writing the exam question or answer on any place other than the test book or answer sheet

16

Not returning the test book or answer sheet at the end of the test

17

Filming, recording and publishing test questions, answers and distributing such contents on the internet or any other form

18

Taking the test with fake or modified IDs

19

Forging or falsifying score report

20

Taking the test for someone else or asking someone else to take the test for you.

Test suspension, cancellation of test results, non-issuance of a score report, and a ban on taking the TOPIK for a period of four (4) years from the date of suspension.