Ignoring distractions and concentrating on the test are an important part of the test-taking process. A student's physical and mental energies must be focused on the test. The outside world should be locked out of the student's mind. In addition, students should not be allowed to distract each other. For some students, it is best if they do not sit close to their friends.
Friends are more likely to talk or to ask for help during the test.
Teachers should carefully monitor and control the testing environment during test time. Disruptions should be minimized. Each student's privacy should be respected. The classroom should have a quiet, library atmosphere during the test. This is not the time for the teacher to read a novel or newspaper, nor should he spontaneously talk to the class during the test unless it relates to the test and applies to all the students.