Select only the statements that are TRUE. Select only the statements that are TRUE. Helping a friend to gain an unfair advantage by providing the contents of any examination question or paper constitutes academic misconduct. Academic Misconduct is the term the university uses to describe cheating. Pleading ignorance of the regulations is an acceptable excuse to defend against allegations of academic misconduct. Unauthorized collaboration is working on an assignment with a friend or group of friends without the express consent of the instructor. Unintentional academic dishonesty is not as severe as blatant/intentional misconduct and is therefore always excused