Standard Conditions for Administration of the AKT Examiniations

  1. Candidates should have appropriate advance notice of the date and time of the examinaiton.

  2. Adequate time should be scheduled for the examinaiton.  Candidates must be given 2 hours to complete the AKT-1 and 6 examinaitons and 2.5 hours to complete the AKT-24 examination.  In addition, there must be additional time  alotted to launch the examination and complete the registration process.

  3. Appropirate computer hardware and internet access are required to take the examination.  Information about the hardware requirements can be found here.

  4. The room where the examination is adminstered should provide adequate space for each examinee, have adequate light, ventilation, and temperature. The room should be quiet and free from distractions.

  5. There should be no distractions or interruptions during the examination period.

  6. A sign stating: Examination in Progress, Do Not Disturb should be posted on all entrances to the examination room.

  7. Cellphones, pagers, or other communication devices must be turned off or put into a silent mode.

  8. The examination is a closed- book examination.  No references or resources of any kind may be used during the exminaiton.

  9. A proctor is required throughout the examination to ensure that the appropriate conditions and exam security are maintained.

  10. If a candidate needs to use the restroom during the examinaiton, only one candidate at a time should be allowed to leave the exam room.

  11. The Terms and Conditions for the examination should be reviewed by the proctor and the candidates to ensure compliance. The following terms and conditions apply to all examinations in the Anesthesia Knowledge Test series (AKT-1 Pre-Test, AKT-1 Post-Test, AKT-6, AKT-24).  All examination materials, including all questions, are the sole property of the Inter-Hospital Study Group for Anesthesia Education.  Any copying, reproducing, photographing, memorizing and later reproducing, or disseminating questions is strictly prohibited.  The Inter-Hospital Study Group reserves the right to pursue any and all legal remedies available in the event of violation of these terms and conditions.  Penalties may include withholding examination results, barring the examinee from participation in examinations offered by the Inter-Hospital Study Group, and reporting the violation to the examinee’s residency program director and/or certifying board.

  12. Any deviation from the standard conditions, any concerns about the security of the examination, or any concerns about cheating should be reported to PSI AMP.