ICC exam-day guide
ICC · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID your exam provider requires (typically a current passport or driver's license). Confirm the accepted ID types and name-matching rules with the provider.
Confirmation/authorization email
Have your appointment confirmation, eligibility/authorization number, and any test-center or login instructions accessible, printed or on your phone.
Login credentials for remote testing
If testing online, verify your account username and password work in advance and know your password-recovery path. Confirm system requirements with the provider.
Approved calculator
Check whether a calculator is permitted and which models are allowed; many programs restrict models or provide an on-screen calculator. Confirm the calculator policy with the provider.
Scratch paper and writing tool
Rules on scratch paper, pens, and pencils vary by delivery method (test center vs. remote). Confirm what is allowed and whether materials are provided.
Directions and arrival plan
Know the test-center address, parking, and transit options, and plan to arrive with buffer time. Confirm the required arrival time with the provider.
Remote-testing environment check
If testing from home, test your camera, microphone, and internet connection beforehand and clear your desk of prohibited items. Confirm the room and desk rules with the provider.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Plan for scheduled or optional breaks. Confirm break rules and whether food or drink is allowed at your seat.
Comfortable layers
Test rooms can be cold or warm; dress in layers that comply with any dress-code or pocket rules. Confirm any dress restrictions with the provider.
Review the exam format and timing
Know the number of questions, time limit, and whether sections are timed separately or the exam is one continuous block. Confirm the structure with the provider.
Backup plan for technology failure
For remote testing, know the provider's support number and procedure if your connection or platform fails. Confirm the support contact with the provider.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, charge devices, and get a full night's sleep. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, and test-center or remote-testing logistics with the provider. Do a final review of high-yield topics and formula sheets rather than new material. Take one short practice set under timed conditions, then stop heavy studying.
Run a full technology check if testing remotely: camera, microphone, browser, internet speed, and power backup. Confirm the provider's system requirements and any permitted-item rules.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and approved materials. Lay out clothing and confirm your route or login process. Review only summaries and notes; avoid new topics. Aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions. Recheck that your ID and confirmation are with you. Do a brief warm-up of familiar material only.
Read each question carefully and answer in your own order if the platform allows flagging and review. Track time against the number of remaining questions. Use breaks as permitted, and leave time to review flagged items before the section ends.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID the provider requires; name and identity must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID types and name-change rules with the provider.
Follow all permitted and prohibited item rules. Confirm whether phones, watches, notes, and outerwear are allowed with the provider.
Understand the break policy before test day: whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during breaks. Confirm with the provider.
Know how the exam is scored, including whether wrong answers are penalized and whether sections are weighted. Confirm the scoring policy with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates or use unauthorized materials during the exam; follow all proctor instructions.
If a technology or platform problem occurs during a remote test, notify the proctor or support immediately and follow the provider's documented procedure. Confirm the support process with the provider.
Arrive or log in at the required time; late arrival may affect your ability to test. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and rescheduling policies.
Review the provider's policy on score reporting, retakes, and cancellation before test day so you know your options. Confirm these policies with the provider.