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Test staff should be advised to only print the instructions for their test time, indicated by the Contents (page i) .  \n• Staff should have a back-up timepiece to take the place of TCM task cards and timers. When staff is prompted to tap/click to start the timer in TCM, start timing on your back-up timepiece.  \n• Resume TCM use if the issue is resolved during the exam.  \nThe Room Details and Test Timings and Irregularities forms are included at the end of this document. The details on these two forms must be entered into TCM after examinees have been dismissed. The use of this Seating Chart form is optional. Information entered on the chart is not required and does not need to be entered in TCM or returned to ACT.  \nNote: Online instructions are not included in this document. If testing online, follow the instructions in the Printable Task Cards for Online Testing.  \n© 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. 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