Hi Aimee,
Nope, that's not true, you can take a laptop with you, or, a notebook with questions and answers in it to study while you wait for someone to give you your exam.
I took myne with me in 2009, when I got my extra, and I had about 45 minutes to sit and wait out in the hall, outside of the test taking room, till someone could give me the test orally. So, take it with you, because you might have some time to wait and do some more studying for the test, while you're waiting for someone to give you the test.
Trippy, ac8s
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Aimee Lewis 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:59 AM
  Subject: Mark May 3 on your calendars and wish me luck!


  Yes folks, that is the day when I take my technician exam.  I'm a little
  nervous, but I'm sure I'll do fine.  I finally joined Handihams, and just
  downloaded the mp3 and txt versions of the question pool with only the right
  answers.  However, I was reminded by Love of My Life, John Jacques, KD8PC,
  that I can't have my laptop with me at the exam site.  LOL!  I might take a
  Braille notebook with me though.  No, just kidding.  The only embosser I
  have access to these days is my embosser at work, and I'm not supposed to
  produce anything non-work related on it.  Well, anyway, I'm doing too much
  QST here, so I'll shut up for now.  Besides it's late.  So wish me luck, or
  pray or meditate for me, or whatever it is you do, please?  Thanks in
  advance!  Take care, and we'll talk soon on the air.

   

  Aimee Lewis

  "Be well, do good work and keep in touch." (Garrison Keillor)