CRHC exam-day guide
CRHC · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification the testing provider requires. Confirm the accepted ID types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day; a mismatched or expired ID can bar entry.
Confirmation or appointment details
Have your scheduling confirmation, candidate ID, and any test-center or login instructions accessible. Confirm with the provider what documentation you must present.
Login credentials for remote proctoring
If testing online, verify your account username/password and any required authentication steps in advance. Confirm system requirements and check-in procedure with the provider.
Approved calculator or on-screen calculator
Determine whether a physical calculator is permitted or an on-screen tool is provided. Confirm the allowed models and any restrictions with the provider; do not assume.
Scratch paper and writing instrument policy
Many providers supply or prohibit scratch materials. Confirm what is allowed and whether you must bring your own. needs_review: exact allowance varies by provider and delivery mode.
Personal items storage plan
Plan for where phones, watches, bags, and notes will go. Most testing environments prohibit access to personal items during the exam; confirm storage rules with the provider.
Test-center logistics
Know the address, parking, transit, and arrival buffer. Confirm the recommended arrival time and check-in window with the provider.
Break and scheduling expectations
Review whether breaks are offered, their length, and whether the clock stops. Confirm the specific break policy with the provider. needs_review.
Accommodations confirmation
If you requested accommodations, confirm approval and how they will be delivered on test day. Bring any approval documentation the provider specifies.
Rest, hydration, and meal plan
Prioritize sleep the night before and plan a light meal so you are not distracted by hunger or caffeine crashes during the exam.
Backup plan for technical issues
For remote testing, know the provider's support contact and reconnect procedure. Confirm the technical support channel with the provider.
Review of exam structure and scoring
Know the number of questions, time limit, and how the exam is scored so you can pace yourself. Confirm current details with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, and location or remote-testing setup with the provider. Resolve any open questions about calculator, scratch materials, breaks, and accommodations now, not on test day.
Do a final content review focused on weak areas and high-level frameworks rather than cramming new material. Stop heavy studying with enough time to sleep well.
Run a full timed practice set under exam-like conditions to calibrate pacing. Review errors to identify patterns, not to memorize new facts.
Prepare your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items in one place. Test remote-proctoring equipment and internet if applicable. Confirm the arrival time and route.
Avoid last-minute cramming. Get a full night of sleep; sleep is more valuable than extra review at this point.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and arrive or log in with a comfortable buffer. Avoid starting new topics; a brief review of key frameworks is enough.
Read each question carefully, watch your pace against the time limit, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Answer every question unless the format penalizes guessing; confirm the guessing policy with the provider.
Use breaks only as permitted, and manage the clock so you leave time to review flagged questions before the exam ends.
Note any technical or logistical issues and report them to the provider promptly if they affected your testing experience.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired identification that matches your registration; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's conduct rules; prohibited behavior can result in score cancellation.
Do not access unauthorized materials, devices, or other people during the exam; confirm what is permitted with the provider.
Take breaks only when and how the provider allows, and confirm whether the clock stops during breaks.
Confirm the scoring method, passing standard, and any guessing penalty with the provider rather than assuming.
Report technical problems or testing irregularities to the provider immediately; confirm the reporting process in advance.
Keep personal items stored as directed and confirm storage rules with the provider before test day.
Confirm all accommodation and scheduling details with the provider; do not rely on assumptions about policy.