So in reading the material for the Level 1 exam, it appears we aren’t allowed to use mechanical pencils. Can someone confirm this? I really just don’t like HB pencils haha 4. Writing Instruments: You must bring your own writing instruments on exam day; testing personnel will not provide these to candidates. You must dispose of any packaging before entering the testing room. All candidates must bring sharpened number two or HB pencils and Level III candidates (June exam only) must also bring pens (with blue or black ink) for the essay portion of the exam. Pencil sharpeners will not be provided at the test center.
not sure but i ve heard people taking mechanical pencils in the exam…i dont think it should be a problem…
It depends on how heavy the lead is. Mechanical pencils usually do not tell you this. They only tell you the thickness. I would be careful about using a really thin pencil. It may puncture the answer sheet. This almost happened to me.