AAI-M exam-day guide
AAI-M · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used for your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email or appointment number available, whether testing on-site or remotely. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is needed.
Test-centre logistics confirmed
Verify the exact address, arrival time, and parking or transit options. Arrive early; confirm with the provider how late arrivals are handled.
Remote-proctoring system check completed
If testing remotely, run the provider's equipment and compatibility check in advance. Confirm with the provider the required browser, webcam, microphone, and internet speed.
Know what is prohibited at your seat
Phones, smart watches, notes, and study materials are commonly restricted. Confirm with the provider the full list and where personal items must be stored.
Break and timing rules reviewed
Know the total seat time, whether scheduled breaks exist, and whether the clock stops during breaks. Confirm with the provider; policies vary by delivery format.
Scoring and result timeline understood
Know the passing standard and when results are released. Confirm with the provider how the exam is scored and whether partial credit applies.
Accommodations confirmed in advance
If you requested accommodations, verify approval and day-of arrangements well before the exam. Confirm with the provider the deadline and process.
Rest and logistics plan set
Plan sleep, meals, and travel so you arrive calm. No provider policy needed; this is personal preparation.
Plan for technical failure or illness
Know whom to contact and what documentation may be required if something goes wrong. Confirm with the provider the reschedule and incident-report process.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, and test-centre or remote-setup logistics with the provider. Do a light review of weak areas only; avoid cramming new material. Protect sleep.
Pack ID and confirmation, lay out travel plan, and re-run any remote system check. Stop studying early, eat a normal meal, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive at the centre or log in early per the provider's instructions, and leave prohibited items secured. Stay calm and read instructions carefully.
Read each question fully, answer easier items first if the format allows navigation, flag uncertain items for review, and watch the clock. Use breaks only as permitted by the provider.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID in the name used at registration; confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's prohibited-items list; unauthorized materials or devices at your seat may lead to dismissal.
Breaks, if any, are governed by the provider's rules; confirm in advance whether the clock runs during breaks and whether you may leave the testing area.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not share or record exam content; doing so may void your result.
Understand the scoring and passing standard before test day; confirm with the provider how the exam is scored and when results are released.
If a technical problem or illness occurs, notify the proctor or provider immediately and follow their incident-report process; confirm the reschedule policy in advance.