[mstcrow5429]

Originally Posted by snazzlefrag

Hi mstcrow,

Since the HP-12C is programmable, you might run into a bit of a problem with the rules if you use it for the Principles of Finance exam.

Any calculator used must be non-graphing and non-programmable.

Just a word of caution. You might want to confirm with DSST that the HP-12C is okay to use.

Best of luck,
Snazzlefrag

DSST doesn't respond to e-mails with questions regarding allowed calculators. I sent a list of calculators I'm interested in for Stats last week, no response. It's not at all clear what programming in their eyes is, either. Any interaction with the unit via the keypad is a form of programming. As RPN is stack-based, does manipulating the stack count as programming? Memory registers? Or do they mean programming such as TI-BASIC? They won't address these questions, and as written, their guidelines, strictly interpreted, would ban all calculators, so I'm forced to generate my own criteria, trying to fit in with the spirit of the guidelines as best as I can guess.

Update:
Sent this e-mail, will see if they respond this time:

"To Whom It May Concern:
I'm going to assume that as there was no response to the list of
calculators I submitted for "Principles of Statistics" (see attachment),
any and all of them are acceptable for use on the exam.

As a follow up, are the HP-12C and HP12C Platinum acceptable for use on
the "Principles of Finance" exam?"