Did i violate the code of ethics? next, hall, experience, collected, question

dcfox83

This happened when the PM session ended. Everyone stopped writing. The proctor announced that the time is up and the answer sheets were being collected. My answer sheet was inside the question paper, my hands folded, and i was waiting to run out of the exam hall and experience freedom! Just then, the guy sitting next to met asked me how my paper went, i said it went well. The guy sitting next to me had his answer sheet closed as well
Both our seat numbers were noted down by the proctor. I got worried and went to inquire if everything was ok. The proctor said that everything was ok but they will have to report what they have to report. I was told its a violation of the code of ethics. Seriously?
Anyway, I apologised and requested them to ignore it but they didnt look like they were gonna listen
Will they fail me because of this?

dirk01

Hmm, I don’t know the ins and outs of how the CFA handles situations like this, but at least at our site, the head proctor did announce several times that there needed to be complete silence….
If the proctor noted down exactly what the situation was and what was said, I can’t imagine they could rule that there was an actual violation….could they? If so, could be pretty harsh, although as they say, only need the appearance of a violation to be in violation…really hope it doesn’t affect your outcome!

kickthatcfa

Lets hope he did not glance at your sheet during the exam… If you guys have the same mistakes…

former

kunalCFA,
Take a proactive approach, contact the CFAI and tell them your side of the story before they make a decision solely based on the proctor’s comments. I’d sound unfair for your results for be voided because of this

strikethree

dude, dont worry about it. I’m sure you’ll be fine, if it was like how you describe it.
I just dont know how some people can be so a.nal (talking about the proctor in this case).

dyga

I have contacted CFAI and described to them the whole incident, which i am deeply regretting now. My fingers will be crossed for more than one reason on the exam result day

Valores

Frankly, I think your exam result will be voided and you will receive a private censure.

Dapper425

This is a tough one. It will be based on what the proctor writes in his note. If it says “candidates were discussing/talking” they might penalize you, but if it says “candidates were conversing after the exam had ended” then I think you are fine.

ayaz_mahmud369

wow that sucks. I cant believe how blatantly everyone was discussing the test IMMEDIATELY after…even while sitting at the desk. This one kid kept going on about how easy it was compared to last year etc

transferpricing

That’s kinda crazy that she wrote you up for that. I can’t remember if it was before or after the tests were collected, but lots of people were talking about non-specifics about test difficulty and such after the exam. The proctor never told us to remain silent, just not to talk “during the testing period”…