What must candidates return at the end of the examination?

Candidates must return all examination materials, including pencils, at the end of the examination to ensure the integrity and security of the testing environment. This practice prevents any potential unfair advantage that could arise from retaining materials that contain questions or answers.

Returning all materials helps maintain the confidentiality of the test content and ensures that no candidate has an opportunity to reference or reuse any part of the exam in future sessions. It also reflects a standard protocol used in many standardized testing environments to uphold fairness and equal opportunity for all test-takers.

Personal belongings and notes made during the exam may not be relevant to the testing materials and are usually handled according to separate guidelines. Therefore, the emphasis on returning all examination materials serves to protect the exam's integrity and verify that the process is conducted uniformly among all candidates.