Candidates in the EMC/Literacy: Reading-Language Arts exam are required to bring with them a piece of personal identification that includes a photograph and signature, such as a driver’s license or passport. Any other item, including a calculator, is prohibited at the testing center, except for: Erasable note board and marker (provided to candidates at the testing center) Certain comfort aides like cough drops, eyeglasses, a pillow or tissues No. 2 pencils