ACI CLTT-2 exam-day guide
ACI CLTT-2 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the exact name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether the name must match exactly.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email, appointment number, or scheduling receipt accessible (printed or on your phone) so staff can locate your booking quickly.
Testing-provider account login
Know your username and password for the test-delivery platform, in case the check-in process or a remote proctor requires it.
Location and arrival logistics
Confirm the test center address or remote-proctoring link, parking/transit options, and required arrival time. Confirm the arrival window with the provider.
Allowed reference materials
CLTT is an open-book-style program in some delivery formats; confirm with the provider exactly which printed or digital references, notes, or standards are permitted and how they may be accessed.
Permitted calculator or tools
If a calculator or scratch materials are allowed, confirm the approved type and whether the testing software supplies a built-in tool. Do not assume any device is allowed.
Personal items plan
Plan for storing phone, watch, bag, and other personal items per the provider's rules; many centers prohibit bringing them to the workstation.
Comfort and timing basics
Eat beforehand, hydrate moderately, and dress in layers. Confirm the provider's policy on water, snacks, and restroom breaks during the exam.
Review your weak topics
Do a final pass over your own summary notes on concrete construction, testing procedures, and terminology you found difficult. Use only your own study materials.
Know the question format
Confirm the number of questions, time limit, and whether question review/flagging is available, so you can pace yourself. Verify these details with the provider.
Backup plan for remote testing
If testing remotely, confirm system requirements, run any required system check, and have a backup internet option and a quiet, private room ready.
Rest and alarm
Set two alarms and prioritize sleep over last-minute cramming the night before.
Plan the day
Reconfirm appointment time, location or remote-testing link, and ID requirements with the provider. Resolve any discrepancies in your registered name now.
Run any required system or equipment check if testing remotely, and confirm your room and internet setup meet the provider's requirements.
Finish content review using your own notes; focus on weak areas rather than starting new material. Plan your allowed references and how you will navigate them quickly.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted materials. Confirm travel time and parking or transit, and check for schedule changes or provider emails.
Do a light review of key terms and procedures, then stop early. Avoid heavy cramming; protect your sleep.
Eat a normal meal, dress comfortably in layers, and arrive with buffer time. Leave early to absorb delays.
Do a brief, calm review of your own summary sheet only if it helps; avoid panic-driven last-minute study of unfamiliar material.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers like 'except' or 'best,' and answer the straightforward items first. Flag and return to anything uncertain if the platform allows it.
Pace against the clock: note the time limit and question count, and check your progress at natural checkpoints. Leave time to review flagged items.
For scenario questions, identify what is being asked, eliminate clearly wrong options, and choose the most technically defensible answer. Do not leave items blank unless the provider's scoring penalizes guessing-confirm the scoring rule beforehand.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and materials the provider explicitly permits; confirm the allowed-items list in advance rather than assuming.
Follow all proctor instructions. Unauthorized items, notes, or devices at the workstation can result in removal or score invalidation-confirm the exact policy with the provider.
Confirm the provider's policy on breaks, including whether the clock stops, before you begin. Do not leave the testing area without following proctor instructions.
Understand the scoring before test day: confirm whether the exam is pass/fail, what the passing score is, and whether unanswered questions count against you.
Keep your registration name consistent with your ID; name mismatches can prevent admission. Resolve any mismatch with the provider ahead of time.
Do not communicate with other candidates about exam content during or after the test, and follow the provider's confidentiality and misconduct rules.
If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor or support immediately rather than troubleshooting in a way that violates testing rules.
Verify all logistics-arrival time, ID, materials, and scoring-directly with the provider; this guide does not replace their official policies.