Yes its true, from what everybody who has taken the test on here has said.

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Yes, unfortunately, it's true - you have to use the marker and laminated paper. I'd recommend getting a notebook to practice on before the actual test since it's hard to get used to and pretty weird at first. If you're taking a prep course, no need to buy one - most of the companies will give you one included with your books.

thanks Jim.

follow up question: you say it's a marker? so the writing is pretty thick compared to a normal pen?

It's a thin tipped dry erase marker -- so thicker than a pen, thinner than the typical whiteboard marker. It's not so bad, I had never practiced with one before taking my test, but it does take some getting used to.