ABC CP exam-day guide
ABC CP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name spelling your registration requires. If your ID name differs from your registration name, confirm with the provider before test day how to resolve it.
Confirmation of appointment
Have your appointment confirmation (email or printed copy) with the test date, time, and location or online access link.
Know your testing format and location
Confirm whether you are testing at a test center or online proctored, and verify the address or system requirements. Details vary by provider-confirm with the provider.
Permitted items only
Most providers restrict what you can bring into the testing room. Check the provider's list of allowed and prohibited items; do not assume calculators, notes, or phones are allowed.
Arrival time
Arrive earlier than your scheduled start to allow for check-in. The exact required arrival window is provider-specific-confirm with the provider.
Break and scheduling policy
Review whether breaks are offered, whether the clock stops, and how to request a break. Policies differ-confirm with the provider.
Scoring and results timing
Know how the exam is scored and when results are released. Check the provider's candidate handbook rather than relying on secondhand information.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan sleep, meals, and travel so you arrive calm. For online testing, prepare a quiet, private room and test your equipment in advance.
Emergency contact / provider support number
Save the provider's candidate support contact in case of scheduling, technical, or ID issues on test day.
Review the candidate agreement
Read the provider's rules on conduct, confidentiality, and prohibited behavior before test day so you know what is expected.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new material. Review your weakest areas and practice recalling key concepts from memory. Confirm test logistics: location or online setup, ID, and appointment time.
Do a light review only. Prepare your ID and confirmation, plan travel or set up your testing space, and get a full night's sleep. Avoid cramming late.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions, and keep the pre-test time calm. Re-read the provider's check-in steps so nothing surprises you.
Read each question carefully, manage your time against the number of items, and flag uncertain questions to revisit if the platform allows. Answer every question unless the format penalizes wrong answers-confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration; if names differ, confirm with the provider how to proceed.
Follow all check-in and security procedures, including any item restrictions; confirm the allowed-items list with the provider.
Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized materials, or attempt to record exam content; violations can lead to score cancellation.
Understand the break policy before you start-whether breaks are allowed, timed, or counted against your time is provider-specific; confirm with the provider.
Know how your exam is scored and whether unanswered or incorrect responses affect your result; confirm the scoring rules with the provider.
If you experience a technical or scheduling problem, notify the provider immediately and follow their documented process.
Review and follow the provider's candidate agreement and testing rules; when in doubt, ask the provider rather than guessing.