DAT PAT angle ranking regulation

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On the official DAT guide book, under Test regulations and Prohibited conduct,
3. 'The test center will provide two note boards and two low- odor fine tip markers to use during the test. Used note boards will be replaced by test center staff upon request. Scratch paper, pencils, or markers that have not been provided by the testing center are prohibited. The note boards cannot be used as measuring devices and cannot be folded, bent, distorted, or mutilated in any manner. You may not remove the note boards from the secure testing area. You may not use the markers on any surface other than the note boards. You may not touch the monitor during testing. All items must be returned to the test administrator before leaving.

Regarding the two underlined sentences, does this mean we cannot put the board above the monitor to help with angle ranking section?
I know this question may sound a bit ridiculous but I read some people have done this, which helped but technically I would not be touching the monitor but rather placing the board slightly above the monitor...

It would be best to contact ADA directly but what do you guys think? Would this be allowed?
This would be considered using the board as a measuring device, so no?
Thanks
 
Technically you can't

It depends on how lenient (lazy) the people monitoring you are.

I would develop a "legal" way of doing it just in case
 
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