CEICC exam-day guide
CEICC · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID the provider requires. Confirm the accepted ID types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day; do not assume a student ID or expired document will be accepted.
Confirmation / admission document
Print or save your appointment confirmation, candidate number, and testing-center address. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Test-center logistics confirmed
Verify the address, arrival time, and recommended arrival buffer directly with the provider. Policies on late arrival vary; confirm the cutoff with the provider.
Permitted items list reviewed
Check the provider's list of what is allowed at the desk (e.g., calculator model, scratch paper, pen). Do not bring your own reference materials unless explicitly permitted.
Prohibited items plan
Plan where to store phone, smartwatch, and other electronics. Most providers require them to be off and stored away from the desk; confirm storage options with the provider.
Calculator (if permitted)
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are allowed and whether a calculator is provided on-screen. Do not assume any calculator is permitted.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Plan a normal night's sleep and a light meal before the exam. Confirm break rules and whether food/drink are allowed in the testing room with the provider.
Accessibility or special arrangements confirmed
If you need accommodations (extra time, separate room, medical items), confirm approval and instructions with the provider well in advance.
Travel and backup plan
Plan your route with a buffer for delays and identify a backup transport option. Confirm the provider's policy on rescheduling due to emergencies.
Scoring and results expectations reviewed
Confirm with the provider how and when results are released, whether scoring is criterion- or norm-referenced, and the retake policy.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary notes and error log, do light practice under timed conditions, and confirm appointment details, ID, and permitted items with the provider.
Do a short review of high-yield points only. Prepare everything you will bring (ID, confirmation, permitted items) in one place. Confirm travel route and arrival time. Aim for a full night's sleep; avoid cramming.
Eat a normal meal, re-check you have ID and confirmation, arrive at the center with the buffer the provider recommends, and leave electronics stored as instructed.
Read instructions carefully, note the time budget, and answer easier questions first if the format allows flagging and review. Take only the breaks the provider permits, and manage the clock so you can revisit flagged items.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID the provider specifies; confirm accepted documents and name-matching requirements with the provider before test day.
Arrive by the time the provider states. Confirm the late-arrival cutoff and consequences with the provider; do not assume you will be admitted after it.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronics off and stored as instructed. Confirm the provider's prohibited-items policy.
Use only permitted materials (e.g., approved calculator, provided scratch paper). Confirm the allowed list with the provider.
Follow all proctor and testing-center instructions, including sign-in, seating, and room conduct.
Take breaks only as permitted by the provider. Confirm whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or affect test time.
Do not discuss, copy, or share exam content. Confirm the provider's confidentiality and misconduct rules.
Confirm scoring, results timing, and retake policy with the provider rather than relying on secondhand information.