Is this allowed in the DAT? or is this illegal?

[IWCBTYJ]

So I guess my question ultimately comes down to: Do they give you a computer mouse with an arrow cursor to use on DAT?

For PAT sections, since I know we aren't allowed to use our hands in any shape or form, from touching screen to even putting your hands anywhere near your screen, I have been getting in the habit to use the mouse cursor to help me outline imaginary lines that stop or to gage the size difference for certain Keyhole problems. Is this allowed, okay?

I do not wish to perform any unethical acts, and because there seems to be a lot of rules regarding what you can or can't do, I just wanted to make sure. Please let me know if what I'm doing is fine!

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[Alpha Centauri]

I was able to touch my computer during my test

 

[knewstance]

So I guess my question ultimately comes down to: Do they give you a computer mouse with an arrow cursor to use on DAT?

For PAT sections, since I know we aren't allowed to use our hands in any shape or form, from touching screen to even putting your hands anywhere near your screen, I have been getting in the habit to use the mouse cursor to help me outline imaginary lines that stop or to gage the size difference for certain Keyhole problems. Is this allowed, okay?

I do not wish to perform any unethical acts, and because there seems to be a lot of rules regarding what you can or can't do, I just wanted to make sure. Please let me know if what I'm doing is fine!

I'm not sure how they would ever stop you from doing this.

 

[IWCBTYJ]

I was able to touch my computer during my test

Yes, so while you were able to do so, I believe it is still against the ada guide line and thus, if you are ever caught doing so, you will be in trouble. At least thats what this one person who emailed ada and heard back from them, said.

 

[toothdoctor123]

Yeah that's illegal. Pretty sure it's a felony.

 

[WaveRace]

Yeah that's illegal. Pretty sure it's a felony.

"Do you have any prior convictions, including felonies or misdemeanors"

"I get handsy around computers"


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[StudentDentistsRock]

"Do you have any prior convictions, including felonies or misdemeanors"

"I get handsy around computers"


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I think that's porn.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Yes, so while you were able to do so, I believe it is still against the ada guide line and thus, if you are ever caught doing so, you will be in trouble. At least thats what this one person who emailed ada and heard back from them, said.

You can tattle on me if you like

 

[TLV-TUS]

I'm pretty sure that it won't help you too much either, if you willing to risk it anyways, the angles are at different orientations from one another and the mouse is pretty much set in it's own orientation. not necessarily useful...BUT ....nice try...
Now seriously, don't try to cheat on the DAT, not cool, not fair, could get you in a lot of troubles. just practice enough and you'll be fine.
Goodluck.

 

[8_man]

How to ace the PAT section:

 

[IWCBTYJ]

I'm pretty sure that it won't help you too much either, if you willing to risk it anyways, the angles are at different orientations from one another and the mouse is pretty much set in it's own orientation. not necessarily useful...BUT ....nice try...
Now seriously, don't try to cheat on the DAT, not cool, not fair, could get you in a lot of troubles. just practice enough and you'll be fine.
Goodluck.

I'm not sure why you are referring to me as me trying to cheat as I'm asking if this is legal to make sure that if its not, I do not do it. But thank you for your words of encouragement. Also I use the mouse to help me guide lines in keyholes so that I could somewhat visualize the lines that directly shown on the page and etc.