CEICI exam-day guide
CEICI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID form the testing provider requires (typically a current passport or driver's license). The name must match your registration. Confirm the accepted ID types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day.
Admission or scheduling confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email with your test date, time, and testing-center address or remote-proctoring instructions. Providers differ on whether printed confirmation is required; confirm with the provider.
Know your test format and timing
Confirm in advance whether the exam is delivered at a test center or remotely, the total seat time, and the number of items. Do not assume a format based on other exams.
Arrival time and check-in window
Plan to arrive earlier than your scheduled start to allow for ID verification and security screening. The exact required arrival buffer varies by provider; confirm with the provider.
Remote-proctoring system check (if applicable)
If testing remotely, complete any required equipment or software check ahead of time and confirm your room and desk meet the provider's rules. Skip this if you are testing in person.
Permitted and prohibited items
Confirm what you may bring into the testing room (for example, whether any reference material, calculator, or scratch materials are allowed). Assume nothing is permitted unless the provider states it.
Personal items storage plan
Expect that bags, phones, and watches may need to be stored or left outside the testing room. Confirm the provider's policy on personal belongings and secure storage.
Break policy
Ask whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops during breaks, and what you may access during them. Do not assume breaks pause the timer.
Scoring and results timeline
Confirm how the exam is scored, whether you receive a preliminary result on screen, and when official results are released. Phrase any expectations as to-be-confirmed with the provider.
Logistics: route, parking, and backup plan
For in-person testing, know the route, parking or transit options, and a backup plan for delays. For remote testing, confirm your internet backup plan per provider rules.
Rest and fuel plan
Plan sleep, a light meal, and hydration so you are not managing basic needs during the test. Follow any provider rules on food and drink in the testing room.
Review your registration details
Re-check the date, time, location or link, and any accommodation approvals at least a few days out. Rescheduling and accommodation deadlines vary; confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new material. Review your own summary notes and weak areas, do a timed practice set or two under exam-like conditions, and confirm all logistics (ID, confirmation, location or remote setup). Protect sleep starting now.
Do a light review only, then stop. Lay out your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Confirm the start time and travel or login plan. Avoid cramming late into the night; prioritize sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions, and complete ID verification calmly. Leave buffers for delays. Keep your phone and other prohibited items stowed as directed.
Read each question fully, answer what you know first, and flag uncertain items to revisit if the interface allows. Watch the clock and reserve time to review flagged questions. Use breaks only as permitted and return promptly. If a technical or rule issue arises, notify the proctor immediately.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID with a name matching your registration; confirm the accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's rules on permitted items; when in doubt, leave an item out rather than risk a violation.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not access unauthorized materials or devices.
Confirm the break policy in advance and assume the clock keeps running unless the provider states otherwise.
Arrive or log in by the provider's required time; late arrival may forfeit your seat or fee, so confirm the policy with the provider.
Report any technical problems, interruptions, or rule concerns to the proctor immediately rather than after the exam.
Confirm scoring, pass standards, and the results timeline with the provider; do not rely on unofficial sources.
If you need accommodations, confirm approval and arrangements with the provider well before test day.