Acquia Back End Specialist (D10) exam-day guide
Acquia Back End Specialist (D10) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID the registration name matches. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have the confirmation email or booking reference accessible. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is needed.
Quiet, private test space (if remote proctored)
Clear desk, no notes or second screens, door closed. Confirm with the provider the specific room and desk requirements before test day.
Stable internet and power
Test your connection and have a backup (mobile hotspot or tethering) ready. Confirm with the provider the minimum bandwidth and whether a wired connection is recommended.
Working webcam and microphone (if remote proctored)
Run the provider's system/equipment check in advance. Confirm with the provider whether a room scan is performed at check-in.
Compatible browser and system check completed
Complete any pre-exam system test the provider offers. Confirm with the provider the supported browsers and OS versions.
Water in a clear container and any permitted comfort items
Confirm with the provider what is allowed at the desk; many proctors restrict food, drinks, and jewelry.
Scratch paper and pen only if permitted
Do not assume these are allowed. Confirm with the provider in advance; unapproved materials can void a session.
Review Acquia Drupal 10 back-end topics
Focus on Drupal 10 back-end domains: custom module development, APIs and services, configuration management, caching, and performance. Confirm the current official exam blueprint with Acquia for exact weightings.
Plan arrival/check-in buffer
Log in or arrive well before the start time to absorb identity checks. Confirm with the provider the check-in window and late-arrival policy.
Know the break policy
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops.
Know the scoring and retake policy
Confirm with the provider the passing score, score reporting timeline, and retake rules.
Plan the day
Do a focused review of weak back-end domains; write small practice modules or config snippets rather than re-reading docs. Skim Drupal 10 changes (services, dependency injection, config schema, cache metadata). Stop heavy study the night before.
Run the provider's system/equipment check and confirm appointment details, ID name match, and room requirements. Resolve any discrepancies now, not on test day.
Light review only: your own summary notes and a few API references. Prepare and lay out ID, confirmation, water, and permitted items. Confirm start time and time zone. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, avoid cramming new topics, and set up your space early. Close extra apps and notifications, silence your phone, and keep it out of reach unless the proctor says otherwise.
Log in early, complete identity verification calmly, and follow proctor instructions exactly. If a technical issue occurs, stay in the session and contact support per the provider's instructions.
Read each question fully, flag uncertain items, and answer easy questions first. Manage time against the number of questions; leave buffer to revisit flagged items. Do not leave the camera view or use unapproved materials.
Note any technical issues immediately and report them per the provider's process. Confirm with the provider when and how scores are delivered.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Do not use unauthorized materials, notes, second devices, or assistance. Treat the exam as closed-book unless the provider explicitly states otherwise.
Stay within the camera and microphone view during a proctored session; do not leave the room without proctor permission. Confirm the exact rules with the provider.
Breaks: confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and whether the timer runs during them. Do not assume.
Scoring: confirm with the provider the passing score, question count, time limit, and whether partial credit applies to any item type.
Technical failures: follow the provider's documented incident process and report issues promptly; do not attempt to restart the exam without guidance.
Retakes and rescheduling: confirm with the provider the eligibility windows, fees, and any waiting periods before you rely on them.
Academic integrity: do not discuss, share, or reproduce exam content. Violations may void your result per the provider's policy.