AEM Sites Architect Master exam-day guide
AEM Sites Architect Master · 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 and names are accepted before test day.
Appointment confirmation and login details
Have your confirmation email, registration/eligibility number, and testing-account credentials accessible. Confirm with the provider whether the username differs from your Adobe ID.
Know your test delivery mode
Confirm whether you are taking the exam at a test center or via remote proctoring, and note arrival or check-in time. Verify all logistics with the provider; policies vary.
System and equipment check (remote)
Run any required system test in advance: webcam, microphone, browser, and bandwidth. Use a wired or stable connection and close background apps. Confirm exact technical requirements with the provider.
Quiet, private test space
For remote testing, clear your desk of notes, phones, and second screens, and ensure a closed room. Room and desk rules differ by provider, so confirm the specifics.
Permitted materials only
Bring nothing beyond what the provider allows. Assume no notes, books, or phones unless explicitly stated. Confirm whether scratch paper or an on-screen notepad is provided.
Time and question-count expectations
Note the scheduled duration and roughly how many questions to expect so you can pace yourself. Confirm the current format, duration, and pass score with the provider; do not rely on secondhand figures.
Break policy understood
Know in advance whether breaks are allowed, whether the clock pauses, and whether leaving the camera view is permitted. Confirm with the provider; rules vary by delivery mode.
Review plan for weak domains
Skim only your own summary notes on weaker areas (for example templates and policies, component development, or authoring workflows). Keep it light; no new topics on the final day.
Logistics: travel, parking, arrival buffer
For in-person testing, plan to arrive early and know the check-in process. Confirm arrival-time and late-arrival rules with the provider.
Rest and hydration plan
Protect sleep the night before and plan a light meal and water before the exam. Avoid heavy caffeine if it increases anxiety.
Post-exam next steps
Know how results are delivered and how to access your credential or score report. Confirm the reporting timeline and any retake policy with the provider.
Plan the day
Do a focused review of your weakest domains using your own notes. Practice explaining architecture trade-offs aloud (for example template versus editable-template strategy, clientlibs and caching, or dispatcher and CDN layering). Stop adding new material after this window.
Re-confirm logistics: appointment time, delivery mode, ID requirements, and technical setup. Contact the provider directly for anything unclear rather than guessing.
Light review only: skim summary sheets and key terminology. Prepare your ID, confirmation details, and equipment. Get a full night's sleep; avoid cramming new topics.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and arrive or log in early per provider instructions. Do a final equipment check for remote testing and silence notifications.
Read each question fully and answer the ones you know first. Flag uncertain items and move on rather than stalling; keep an eye on the clock and pace to the question count.
Return to flagged questions. Eliminate clearly wrong options, then choose the best remaining answer. Watch for qualifiers such as 'best', 'first', or 'most likely'.
Ensure every question has an answer if the format requires it, and use remaining time to sanity-check flagged items. Submit only when you are ready.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired identification exactly matching your registration. Accepted ID types vary by provider and location, so confirm the requirements in advance.
Follow all proctor instructions. For remote testing, stay in camera view, keep your face visible, and do not leave the testing environment without permission; confirm the specific rules with the provider.
Do not use unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance. Treat the exam as closed-book unless the provider explicitly states otherwise.
Breaks, if any, are governed by the provider's policy and may or may not pause the clock. Confirm the break rules for your delivery mode before test day.
Scoring and the passing standard are set by the provider and may change over time. Do not rely on remembered or secondhand pass scores; confirm the current standard with the provider.
If a technical issue occurs during the exam, pause and contact the proctor or support immediately rather than troubleshooting alone, and follow their instructions.
Retake and rescheduling policies differ by provider and timing. Confirm eligibility windows, fees, and waiting periods before you need them.
Keep exam content confidential. Do not record, reproduce, or share questions or exam materials.