No one is to be permitted in the examining area except the applicants, examiners, and representatives of the FCC or VEC. No exceptions! Be aware that the FCC may send in a “ringer” to take a test and observe the procedures. On occasion, the VEC may send in a representative unannounced.
ARRL “Official Observers” have no standing in the GLAARG VEC Program and may be excluded at the discretion of the Examiner-in-Charge.