FPAC Part II exam-day guide
FPAC Part II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID your provider requires. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether the name must match your registration exactly.
Confirmation / admission document
Print or save your appointment confirmation, test-center address, and any candidate ID number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether an on-screen calculator is provided instead. Do not assume a model is allowed.
Writing materials
Some centers supply scratch paper and pencil; others prohibit bringing your own. Confirm with the provider what is allowed.
Scheduling and arrival time
Note your reporting time, which is usually earlier than the start time. Confirm the required arrival buffer with the provider.
Travel plan and backup route
Map the route the day before, identify parking or transit options, and build in a buffer for delays.
Personal items plan
Plan where your phone, bag, and watch will go, since many centers restrict items in the testing room. Confirm storage rules with the provider.
Rest and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the final week and plan a normal meal before the test; avoid trying new caffeine or supplement routines on exam day.
Review sheet of key formulas and concepts
Prepare a one-page summary of high-value formulas and definitions to review lightly; do not attempt new material in the last 24 hours.
Break and timing strategy
Decide in advance how you will pace sections and whether you will take scheduled breaks. Confirm break rules with the provider.
Emergency contacts and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of a scheduling or technical problem.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Do timed practice sets under exam-like conditions, review your error log, and confirm logistics: location, arrival time, ID, calculator, and any permitted materials with the provider.
Light review of your one-page formula sheet only. Pack your bag with ID, confirmation, and approved items. Confirm travel plans, set two alarms, and prioritize a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive with buffer time, and avoid last-minute cramming. Keep conversation with other candidates light and stay focused on your own plan.
Read each question fully, flag and skip items that stall you, and return to them later. Watch section clocks, keep scratch work organized, and use breaks as planned. If a technical issue occurs, notify the proctor immediately.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification your provider requires; confirm accepted ID forms in advance, as an invalid ID can bar entry.
Arrive at or before your reporting time. Confirm with the provider how late arrivals are handled, since policies vary.
Keep only permitted items at your station. Phones, smart watches, and notes are typically prohibited in the testing room; confirm storage rules with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and testing-integrity rules. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to record or share exam content.
Use only approved calculators and reference materials. Confirm with the provider what is allowed before test day.
Understand the scoring and timing rules for your exam format, including whether unanswered questions count against you and whether sections are separately timed. Confirm with the provider.
If you need to reschedule or have a documented accommodation, contact the provider as early as possible; deadlines and procedures vary and must be confirmed.
If a technical problem, illness, or disruption occurs, report it to the proctor or provider immediately and ask what documentation is required.