Acquia FE Specialist (D10) exam-day guide
Acquia FE Specialist (D10) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID name matching your registration. If your registered name differs slightly (e.g., middle name omitted), confirm with the provider before test day how mismatches are handled.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your registration confirmation, appointment time, and any session/access codes available. Note the time zone the appointment is listed in and convert to your local time.
Quiet, private test space (remote testing)
If testing remotely, use a closed room with a clear desk, stable power, and no interruptions. Confirm with the provider which room conditions and desk items are permitted.
Reliable computer and internet
Run any required system/equipment check in advance. Have a backup plan (second device or phone hotspot) in case of failure. Confirm with the provider the reconnect/reschedule policy for technical failures.
Webcam and microphone
Remote-proctored exams typically require a working camera and mic for identity verification and room scan. Confirm with the provider the exact hardware requirements.
Allowed materials list
Confirm with the provider whether any notes, scratch paper, or reference material are allowed. Assume closed-book unless told otherwise; clear your desk of disallowed items.
Scratch paper and pen/pencil (if permitted)
Useful for sketching Drupal concepts (entity/field architecture, render pipeline, cache layers). Only bring if the provider permits; confirm in advance.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Keep these off the desk during the exam unless the provider allows them. Hydrate and eat before the session starts.
Restroom and logistics plan
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are allowed and how they affect timing. Plan to use the restroom before the session begins.
Review plan, not new topics
In the final days, review your own summary notes on weak areas rather than starting new material. Focus on concepts you can explain in your own words.
Time-management plan
Know the number of questions and total time. Decide a per-question pace and a flag-and-return strategy for uncertain items. Confirm question count and time limit with the provider.
Backup contact for the provider
Save the provider's support contact in case of login, proctoring, or scheduling problems on test day.
Sleep and low-stress routine
Protect sleep the night before; avoid cramming late. Arrive/log in early to reduce start-of-exam stress.
Plan the day
Re-read your own condensed notes on the Drupal site-building, theming, and module-development topics you found hardest. Do a timed practice set to calibrate pace, then review wrong answers for the underlying concept, not just the fact. Confirm your appointment details, time zone, and any system checks with the provider.
Verify your ID matches your registration and resolve any name discrepancies with the provider now, not on test day. Confirm allowed materials and remote-testing room rules.
Do a light review only: skim key concept summaries (e.g., configuration management workflow, caching and cache tags/contexts, Twig and theme layer, plugin and service architecture). Stop studying early enough to sleep well. Prepare your desk, device, ID, and login details. Run any provider system/equipment check.
Eat, hydrate, and avoid last-minute cramming. Log in early to allow for identity verification and any room scan. Close unnecessary applications, silence notifications, and keep your desk clear per the provider's rules.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers (best, first, except). Answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return with remaining time. For scenario questions, identify what the requirement is before choosing. Manage the clock against your per-question pace and reserve time for review.
Ensure no questions are left blank unless the provider penalizes guessing (confirm the scoring rule). Submit deliberately and confirm the session closed cleanly.
Rules to check
Present valid government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration; confirm with the provider how name mismatches are handled.
Follow all proctor instructions. During remote sessions, expect identity verification, a room/desk scan, and continuous monitoring; comply promptly.
Keep the testing environment clear of disallowed materials. Unless the provider states otherwise, treat the exam as closed-book and confirm the allowed-materials list in advance.
Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized devices, or attempt to capture or share exam content during or after the session.
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and whether the timer runs during breaks; plan accordingly.
Understand the scoring model before you start: confirm with the provider whether there is a penalty for guessing and what the passing threshold is.
If a technical failure occurs, stop and contact the provider's support immediately; confirm the reconnect or reschedule policy rather than improvising.
Report any scheduling, accommodation, or accessibility needs to the provider well before test day; confirm the process and deadlines with them.