Due to the nature of testing and the need for sometimes justifiable deception, informed consent is not required for administration of tests.

Informed Consent

Principle that individuals being assessed should give their permission for the assessment after they are given information concerning such items as the nature and purposes of the assessment, fees, involvement by others in the assessment process (e.g., teachers, therapists), and the limits of confidentiality.

Justifiable Deception

Situations or contexts in which misleading or lying is considered acceptable or warranted based on overarching ethical or moral standards.