Communication between competitors during examination is strictly forbidden; and competitors are forbidden to receive any unauthorized assistance in the examination. Before the commencement of an examination, competitors will be required to hand to the examiner any unauthorized printed or written matter in their possession that might serve to aid them in the examination. Evidence of copying or collusion may result in the cancellation of his examination and the debarment of the competitor from future state civil service examinations of any kind. Copies of the questions in the examination may not be made or taken from the examination room.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 178