AB-620 exam-day guide
AB-620 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID the testing provider requires; verify name spelling matches your registration. Confirm acceptable ID types with the provider before test day.
Appointment confirmation
Have your registration confirmation, appointment time, and test-center location (or online-proctoring access link) saved offline on your phone and printed as backup.
Login credentials for remote testing
If testing online, run the provider's system check in advance and confirm your username/password and any required software are working. Confirm proctoring requirements with the provider.
Approved calculator or on-screen equivalent
Check the exam's official policy on calculators and reference materials; do not assume a physical calculator is allowed. Confirm with the provider.
Quiet, well-lit test space
For remote testing, clear your desk of notes and devices and ensure a stable internet connection. Review the provider's room and environment rules beforehand.
Review the published exam guide and content outline
Re-read the official exam objectives and scoring/format notes so you know question types, time limit, and whether breaks are allowed. Confirm specifics with the provider.
Plan your route and arrival buffer
For in-person testing, arrive with time to spare for check-in and ID verification; account for traffic and parking.
Rest and hydration plan
Protect sleep the night before and plan a light meal so you are not distracted by hunger or fatigue during the test.
Backup contact for the test center
Save the provider's support phone number in case of technical issues or a scheduling problem.
Plan the day
Do a final pass over weak topics using practice questions; stop learning brand-new material. Confirm your appointment details, ID requirements, and (for remote testing) run the system check. Re-read the official exam guide for format and rules.
Light review of summary notes and key formulas only. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and any approved materials in one place. Confirm the start time and location/link. Get a full night's sleep; avoid cramming late.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early (or log in early for remote testing), and do a short warm-up of a few easy practice questions to settle nerves. Recheck that your desk and environment meet the rules.
Read each question fully, watch the clock, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Answer every question if there is no penalty for guessing (confirm the scoring policy with the provider). Use allowed breaks strategically and stay calm if a technical issue arises-note it and contact support.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's rules on personal items, notes, phones, and workspace; unauthorized materials can lead to score cancellation.
Do not communicate with others or use unauthorized aids during the exam; treat all content as confidential per the provider's agreement.
Confirm the break policy and whether breaks count against your time before test day; rules vary by delivery method.
Understand the scoring model in advance, including whether unanswered questions are penalized, by checking the official exam guide.
If a technical problem occurs during remote testing, stay on camera if required and contact support promptly; document what happened.
Arrive or log in early enough to complete check-in and identity verification without eating into your test time.