When you take a test, unless otherwise stated, the point of the exercise is to see how much you know about the material, without help from another person, sources, resources, tutors, or aids.

Historically, cheating on a test included:

• Using prohibited materials that include the answers
• Copying another’s answers
• Getting a copy of the test questions when that is prohibited 

Today, the most common examples of cheating on a test include:

• Having someone else answer questions for you
• Using artificial intelligence to answer questions
• Using technology to share questions or answers

You've probably known since elementary school that you should not do these things. Still, new technology can introduce new testing environments and new opportunities to cheat, so here is a list of things to do and not to do:

Unless your instructor tells you otherwise, DO:

• Follow course and assessment instructions (remember to check the course syllabus before every assessment)
• Complete all coursework entirely on your own
• Use only the tools, sources, and resources that have been permitted by your instructor
• Take the test yourself, without help from anyone else or artificial intelligence
• Identify the source if your instructor allows you to use  ideas, images, or word phrases created by another person or by technology.
• Follow appropriate proctoring directions. If you take an exam online and you need to sit at a certain location (such as a desk), do a complete room scan, take the exam in completely silent conditions without talking, etc., then do it!
• Follow your instructor's directions when it comes to take-home exams. If you are told you can work together on the answers, then do so, but only if you are given permission
• Ask questions about academic integrity before submitting work.

Unless your instructor tells you otherwise, DON’T:

• Use artificial intelligence tools or other browser extensions during the test
• Assist another with any coursework or assessment
• Submit false or fabricated information
• Lie or give your instructor fake documentation when asking for an opportunity to make up course assessments
• Capture, post, or share any exam content
• Use someone else's answers to complete the test
• "Study" with someone who has already taken the test.
• Pretend to be someone else or help someone else complete coursework