A student in Valea Jiului was disqualified from the Romanian Baccalaureate exam after their mobile phone rang during a RO-ALERT weather warning. The alert, issued for a storm in Hunedoara county, triggered the phone to sound during the examination. Regulations strictly prohibit mobile phones during the Baccalaureate, leading to the student’s immediate removal from the testing room. Education officials confirmed the disqualification was in accordance with exam protocols. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding exam security and adherence to rules. No further details about the student or the specific exam were released. This is a rare occurrence, but underscores the importance of silencing devices before entering exam halls.