Procedures for Paper/Pencil Exam Day

Learn more about what to expect on exam day for paper/pencil (P/P) exams.

• Arriving at the Test Center
• Checking In
• In the Test Room

Arriving at the Test Center

Arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your appointment. If you arrive later, you may not be allowed to test, thus forfeiting your appointment and examination fee. If you forfeit your appointment, you will be required to register and pay the examination fee again.

Exam Duration

To avoid scheduling conflicts, please allow yourself enough time “before” and “after”  the exam in the event of an unexpected occurrence.

Supervisors are asked to open the exam room 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for admission procedures.

Checking In

Each candidate must present a valid Acknowledgement Letter (which serves as the ticket of admission) and valid identification for admission to a testing center.

Each candidate will be required to sign in at the examination center.

Acknowledgment Letter

The Acknowledgement Letter can be a printed version or on an electronic device. Candidates who choose to use an electronic version of their Acknowledgement Letter are responsible for knowing their candidate number or having their candidate number written down on a separate piece of paper. 

Identification

The candidate's identification must meet the identification requirements. Digital ID’s are not accepted at this time. 

A candidate who does not present valid identification, or who refuses or is unable to provide a matching signature, will not be permitted to take the examination.

In the Test Room

Review the table below to learn more about what to expect and what processes will occur when taking your exam.