CASCC exam-day guide
CASCC · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification the provider requires. Confirm the accepted ID types and name-matching rules with the provider; do not assume a student ID or expired document will be accepted.
Confirmation of appointment and test location
Have your scheduling confirmation, test center address or remote-testing link, and arrival time saved offline (screenshot or printout). Confirm with the provider whether walk-ins, rescheduling, or location changes are allowed.
Testing-format details
Confirm with the provider whether the exam is delivered at a test center or proctored remotely, and what that format requires of you.
Remote-testing system check (if applicable)
If testing remotely, confirm the provider's device, browser, camera, microphone, and internet requirements and run any required system test in advance. Confirm with the provider whether a room scan or desk-clear rule applies.
Permitted and prohibited items list
Review the provider's list before packing. Items such as phones, smartwatches, notes, and outside materials are commonly restricted, but confirm the exact rules rather than assuming.
Scratch materials and calculator policy
Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper, a marker board, or a calculator is supplied, permitted, or prohibited, and whether any provided materials must be returned.
Break and timing policy
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops during breaks, and whether you may access personal items during them.
Scoring and results information
Confirm the passing standard, score reporting timeline, and retake policy with the provider. Do not rely on secondhand claims about cut scores.
Accommodations confirmation (if applicable)
If you requested testing accommodations, confirm approval and logistics with the provider well before test day and bring any required documentation.
Logistics plan
Plan travel time, parking or transit, and arrival buffer. For remote testing, arrange a quiet, private space and inform household members of your testing window.
Rest and readiness plan
Protect sleep in the days before the exam and plan a light meal and hydration. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material the night before.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of delay, illness, or technical failure. Confirm with the provider how to report an emergency on test day.
Plan the day
Review high-yield summaries and your own notes rather than new material. Re-read the provider's candidate handbook for ID, item, and conduct rules. Confirm your appointment time, location or remote link, and travel plan. Run any remote-testing system check. Gather your ID and permitted items in one place.
Do a light review only, then stop. Confirm the start time and set two alarms. Prepare clothing and any permitted items. Charge devices and confirm internet access if testing remotely. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol, and prioritize sleep over extra studying.
Eat a light breakfast and hydrate moderately. Recheck your ID, confirmation, and permitted items against the provider's list. Leave early with a buffer for traffic or technical setup. Arrive or log in before the required time; if a problem arises, contact the provider promptly.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'best,' 'first,' or 'except.' Answer easier items first if the platform allows navigation, then return to flagged items. Use only permitted materials. Take breaks only as the provider allows, and track your remaining time. If a technical issue occurs, stop and notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Follow the provider's sign-out procedure and keep any confirmation of completion. Note the score-reporting timeline and next steps, and confirm with the provider how and when results will be released.
Rules to check
Bring the exact government-issued photo ID the provider requires; confirm accepted forms and name-matching rules with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's candidate conduct agreement. Confirm with the provider what constitutes prohibited behavior, including communication with others during the exam.
Do not bring or use prohibited devices or materials. Confirm the provider's list of permitted and prohibited items, including phones, wearables, notes, and food or drink.
Follow the provider's break rules. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock runs during breaks, and what you may access during them.
Confirm the scoring and passing standard, score-reporting timeline, and retake policy with the provider; do not rely on unofficial sources.
If you test remotely, follow the provider's environment and identity-verification requirements, including any room scan or desk-clear instructions. Confirm the specifics with the provider.
Report any technical failure, illness, or irregularity to the proctor or provider immediately and ask what documentation is required; confirm the provider's policy in advance.
Request any accommodations through the provider's official process well before test day and confirm approval and logistics with the provider.