Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Firefly exam-day guide
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Firefly · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID name that matches your registration. If you are testing remotely, confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Know your exam delivery method and login
Confirm whether you test at a test center or via remote proctoring, and verify your account credentials and any scheduling confirmation email before test day. Exact login steps vary by provider-confirm with the provider.
Stable internet and a working webcam/mic (remote testing)
If testing remotely, run the provider's system/equipment check in advance. Requirements vary-confirm with the provider.
Quiet, private, well-lit room
Remote proctoring typically requires a closed room with no other people and a clear desk. Specific room rules vary-confirm with the provider.
Review the exam guide and objectives
Re-read the official objectives so you know which Firefly topics (e.g., text-to-image, generative fill, style/reference, content credentials) may appear.
Know the time limit and question format
Confirm the number of questions, time allowed, and whether question types include multiple-choice, multiple-response, or scenario-based items. Confirm with the provider.
Confirm scoring and pass information
Know the passing score and whether results are immediate or delayed. Exact thresholds vary-confirm with the provider.
Plan arrival/check-in buffer
Arrive early or log in early to allow for ID checks and room scans. Required lead time varies-confirm with the provider.
Charge devices and clear notifications
Fully charge laptops and silence phones/notifications. Phone use during the exam is generally prohibited-confirm with the provider.
Prepare permitted materials only
Bring only what the provider allows (often nothing beyond ID and approved scratch materials). Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Know the reschedule/cancellation window
Understand deadlines and fees in case of emergency. Policies vary-confirm with the provider.
Backup plan for technical failure
Know the provider's support contact and procedure if the session drops mid-exam. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Do a focused review of weak Firefly objectives (prompting, generative fill/expand, style and structure references, effects, and content credentials). Take one or two timed practice sets under exam-like conditions and review every miss.
Run the provider's system/equipment check if testing remotely, and re-confirm your appointment time, time zone, and delivery method.
Light review only-skim a one-page summary of key concepts and terminology. Avoid cramming new material. Prepare your ID, confirm login credentials, and lay out your testing space.
Get a full night's sleep and confirm the exact start time in your local time zone, including any check-in buffer.
Eat, hydrate, and arrive/log in early. Do a final equipment check (webcam, mic, internet) if remote, close unnecessary apps, and silence devices.
Read each question fully; watch for 'select all that apply' and 'NOT' wording. Answer easy items first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Pace yourself against the time limit and leave a few minutes to review flagged items before submitting.
Rules to check
Present valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration; without acceptable ID you may be turned away. Accepted ID types vary-confirm with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized devices, or access external materials during the exam.
Keep your workspace clear and your face/desk visible if remote proctored. Specific room and camera rules vary-confirm with the provider.
Breaks are often limited or not permitted during timed exams, and the clock typically keeps running. Confirm the provider's break policy before test day.
Do not attempt to capture, share, or reproduce exam content; doing so can void your result and breach the certification agreement.
Scoring is typically based on correct answers against a passing threshold set by the provider; results may be immediate or delayed. Confirm scoring details with the provider.
If a technical issue occurs, stop and contact provider support rather than troubleshooting in ways that could violate proctoring rules. Confirm the support procedure with the provider.