Acquia Site Factory Pro exam-day guide
Acquia Site Factory Pro · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the ID document required by the certification provider. Confirm accepted forms and ensure the name matches your registration exactly; needs_review: confirm with the provider before exam day.
Appointment confirmation and provider login
Have your appointment time, time zone, registration number or candidate ID, and provider portal credentials accessible. Do not rely on memory for the exam start time.
Completed system compatibility test
Run the provider's system check on the same computer, browser, webcam, microphone, and network you will use for the exam. Repeat it within 24 hours of the appointment.
Private, quiet, well-lit room
Use a room where you can close the door and avoid interruptions. Clear the desk of papers, books, phones, smart devices, and any item not explicitly allowed by the provider.
Stable internet connection with backup
Use a reliable wired or strong Wi-Fi connection. Know how to switch to a mobile hotspot if permitted, and keep your phone nearby only for pre-exam support unless the provider says otherwise.
Confirmed allowed-materials policy
Check whether the exam is closed-book and whether scratch paper, on-screen notes, calculators, or reference material are permitted. needs_review: confirm with the provider; do not assume.
Break and restroom plan
Confirm whether breaks are allowed, whether the exam clock stops, and how to request a break. Use the restroom before check-in and avoid unscheduled breaks unless necessary.
Scoring, results, and retake policy
Know how and when results are released, what the passing standard is, and whether retakes are available. needs_review: confirm scoring and retake details with the provider.
Approved note-taking method
If note-taking is allowed, confirm whether it must be on-screen or on provided materials. needs_review: confirm with the provider and remove unauthorized notes before check-in.
Clean computer state
Close email, chat, sync clients, notification-heavy apps, and unnecessary browser tabs. Install pending operating-system updates before exam day, not during the exam.
Provider support contact
Save the provider's support phone number or chat link. Use it for check-in problems or technical failures and follow proctor instructions before troubleshooting alone.
Confirmed check-in time and arrival buffer
Plan to start check-in early enough for identity verification and room checks. needs_review: confirm the required arrival or check-in window with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook and appointment confirmation. Verify the exam time in your local time zone, confirm ID requirements, and resolve any name mismatch immediately.
Run the system test at least twice, including webcam and microphone. Test your backup internet option and make sure the computer can stay powered for the full appointment.
Prepare the exam room: clear the desk, remove second monitors and unauthorized devices, test lighting, and tell household members or coworkers not to interrupt.
Do light review only: revisit your own summary notes on Site Factory governance, multisite structure, deployment workflow, caching, and operational safeguards. Stop heavy cramming and protect sleep.
Confirm the appointment has not changed, charge all devices, locate your ID, and save support contact details. Set two alarms and plan food, water, and restroom timing.
Do a final short tech check and close out work tasks. Avoid starting risky changes, installations, or late-night study that could leave you tired.
Eat, hydrate, and use the restroom before check-in. Run a quick equipment check, close unnecessary apps, and keep your ID and appointment details within reach.
Join check-in early, follow proctor instructions, and complete identity and room verification calmly. Keep your phone and any other device out of reach unless the provider directs otherwise.
Read the instructions and question format carefully. Pace yourself, answer confident items first, and flag uncertain items for review if the platform allows it.
Watch the remaining time and avoid spending too long on one scenario. If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor or support immediately rather than improvising.
If a break is allowed, follow the provider's sign-out and re-entry process exactly. Confirm whether the clock continues during the break before taking one.
Confirm that the exam has been submitted successfully and note any result-release instructions. Keep the confirmation email or screen reference for your records.
Rules to check
Present the required photo ID and make sure the name matches your registration. If it does not match, contact the provider before the appointment rather than proceeding.
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not communicate with other people, use unauthorized devices, or access notes, websites, or applications during the exam unless explicitly permitted.
Confirm the break policy in advance. If breaks are allowed, request them through the proctor and follow sign-out procedures; do not assume the exam clock pauses.
Report technical problems immediately. Do not continue through a failed webcam, lost connection, or platform error without notifying the proctor or support.
Do not record, photograph, copy, or share exam content. Treat all questions and scenarios as confidential certification material.
Confirm the passing standard, score reporting method, and retake policy with the provider. Do not rely on unofficial claims about scoring.
Request any accommodation you need well before exam day and confirm the provider's deadline and approval process.
Keep your workspace clear and your environment private. Remove second screens, phones, smart devices, notes, and other materials unless the provider has explicitly approved them.