AA Advanced RPA exam-day guide
AA Advanced RPA · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the same ID name that matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted for remote vs. in-person delivery.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your booking confirmation and any candidate/registration number handy. Verify the exact start time and time zone with the provider.
Quiet, private test space
For remote proctoring, use a private room with a cleared desk, good lighting, and a closed door. Confirm the provider's workspace and room-scan requirements.
Working webcam, microphone, and stable internet
Test your equipment and connection the day before. Know the provider's minimum bandwidth and fallback procedure if the connection drops.
Charged laptop and power adapter
Run on mains power where possible. Confirm whether the provider permits only one monitor and requires the exam to run in a locked-down browser.
Permitted materials list
Confirm with the provider whether any notes, scratch paper, or a calculator are allowed; many proctored exams permit none. Do not assume.
Pen and blank paper (only if permitted)
If scratch paper is allowed, confirm the rules (e.g., show both sides before and after). Otherwise leave it out of the room.
Water and any permitted medication
Confirm the provider's policy on drinks, snacks, and medication during the exam before relying on them.
Break policy understood
Confirm in advance whether breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and whether you must remain on camera.
Scoring and pass-mark understanding
Confirm the pass score, question format, and whether partial credit applies directly with the provider; do not rely on secondhand claims.
Technical support contact saved
Save the provider's exam-day support number or chat link so you can reach them quickly if something fails.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate handbook and confirm logistics: start time, time zone, delivery mode, permitted materials, and ID requirements. Resolve any open questions with the provider now, not on exam day.
Do a timed practice run under exam-like conditions to check pacing and identify weak areas; review those areas rather than cramming everything.
Run a full system check: webcam, mic, browser, and internet. Install or update any required proctoring software and confirm it launches correctly.
Confirm the appointment and location or link. Prepare your ID, charger, and permitted items in one place. Clear your desk and test space.
Stop heavy study early, get a full night's sleep, and set two alarms. Avoid last-minute changes to your setup.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and log in or arrive early per the provider's check-in window. Do a final equipment check before check-in opens.
Read each question fully, answer the ones you know first, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Watch the clock and reserve time for a final review.
If a technical issue occurs, stay calm, note the time, and contact the provider's support immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Rules to check
Present a valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctoring instructions, including room scans and staying in camera view; confirm the specific monitoring rules with the provider.
Keep only permitted items at your desk; confirm what counts as permitted before the exam.
Do not communicate with anyone or use unauthorized devices or materials during the exam; treat this as a strict integrity rule.
Confirm the break policy with the provider before relying on breaks, and know whether the clock stops.
Understand the scoring model and pass mark from official sources; confirm details with the provider rather than assuming.
Report any technical interruption to the provider's support immediately and follow their documented procedure.
Follow the provider's rules on rescheduling, cancellation, and retakes; confirm these policies in advance.