AHLEI CHHE exam-day guide
AHLEI CHHE · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID (driver's license or passport). The name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms with the provider before test day.
Confirmation/authorization notice
Bring your exam confirmation email or authorization-to-test document, printed or accessible offline on your phone. Confirm with the provider whether hard copy is required.
Know your testing format and location
Verify whether you are testing at a physical center or online with remote proctoring, and note the exact address or login link and start time. Confirm with the provider if any detail is unclear.
Arrival time buffer
Plan to arrive or log in well before your scheduled start; late arrivals may be refused entry. Ask the provider how early they recommend arriving.
Approved calculator or materials
If the exam permits a calculator or reference sheet, confirm the exact allowed model and whether it is provided on-screen. Do not assume any aids are allowed.
Personal items plan
Most centers restrict bags, phones, and notes to a locker or ask you to leave them outside. Bring only what you need and confirm storage rules with the provider.
Review lodging and travel logistics
Know your route, parking, or transit, and have a backup plan. For remote testing, choose a quiet, private room with a stable internet connection.
Remote-testing system check
If testing online, run any required system/equipment check and install the proctoring software ahead of time. Confirm technical requirements with the provider.
Rest and hydration plan
Sleep well the night before, eat a normal meal, and bring water only if the provider's rules permit it in the testing room.
Scoring and results expectations
Know the passing standard and how/when results are reported. Confirm the exact passing score and reporting timeline with the provider rather than relying on secondhand information.
Emergency contact and provider number
Save the testing provider's contact number in case of a scheduling, technical, or travel problem on test day.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment date, time, and location/format with the provider. Re-read the candidate handbook sections on ID, allowed items, and conduct. Resolve any open questions by contacting the provider.
Do light, targeted review of your weakest topic areas and practice pacing with timed question sets. Avoid cramming new material; focus on consolidation and rest.
Lay out your ID, confirmation notice, and any approved items. Confirm travel route or run a final remote-testing system check. Get a full night's sleep and avoid last-minute intensive study.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early per the provider's guidance, and leave extra time for check-in and ID verification. Keep your phone and personal items stored as directed.
Read each question carefully, watch your pace, and answer every item since there is typically no penalty for guessing unless the provider states otherwise. Flag uncertain items and return to them if time allows. Use scheduled breaks only as permitted.
Follow the provider's sign-out procedure, keep your confirmation of completion, and note when and how results will be delivered.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID with a name matching your registration; confirm accepted forms with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's code of conduct; misconduct or prohibited items can lead to removal or score cancellation.
Do not bring unauthorized materials, notes, or electronic devices into the testing area; store personal items as directed.
Breaks are typically limited and may be monitored; confirm the break policy and whether the clock stops during breaks with the provider.
Scoring and passing standards are set by the provider; confirm the exact passing score and any retake policy before test day.
If you experience a technical or scheduling problem, notify the proctor or provider immediately and document what happened.
Results reporting timelines vary; confirm how and when your score will be delivered with the provider.