AI-RRS exam-day guide
AI-RRS · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID the registration was made under. Name spelling must match your registration record. If you have any doubt about which ID forms are accepted or whether a secondary ID is required, confirm with the provider before test day.
Appointment confirmation and test-taker credentials
Have your confirmation email, registration number, and any login credentials for the testing platform saved offline (screenshot or printed) so you are not dependent on email access at the last minute.
Quiet, private room with a stable connection
For remote or proctored delivery, use a closed room with a door, good lighting, and a wired or reliable connection. Remove or cover notes, posters, and second screens from the camera view.
Computer and peripherals checked in advance
Run the provider's system or equipment check days ahead, not on the morning of. Charge the laptop, have a charger within reach, and test the webcam, microphone, and speakers.
Allowed reference materials only
If the exam permits notes or an open-book format, bring only what the rules allow. If the format is closed-book, assume nothing is permitted. Confirm the exact allowed-materials policy with the provider.
Water and a small snack for breaks
Keep these off the desk unless the rules allow them. Use them only during scheduled or approved breaks.
Watch or clock visible in the room
A simple analog watch or a wall clock helps you pace without repeatedly checking the on-screen timer. Confirm that wearable devices are permitted before wearing one.
Pacing plan written on scratch paper
Write down your per-question time budget and the checkpoint times at which you should be at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion. Keep it simple and glance at it only at checkpoints.
Scratch paper and pen or pencil, if allowed
Confirm whether scratch materials are permitted and whether they must be shown and destroyed at the end. If in doubt, ask the provider in advance.
Phone silenced and stored away
Unless the platform uses it for authentication, put the phone out of reach and silenced. If a proctor requires it for check-in, follow their instructions exactly.
Backup plan for technical failure
Save the provider's support phone number and know the reconnect procedure. If the session drops, stay calm, note the time, and follow the provider's documented steps.
Rest and logistics settled
Confirm the start time in your local time zone, plan to arrive or log in early, and protect sleep the night before. Do not schedule anything demanding immediately after the exam.
Plan the day
Review your weakest two or three topic areas only. Do light practice questions to check pacing, then stop adding new material. Re-read the provider's candidate handbook for format, timing, and allowed materials, and confirm with the provider anything ambiguous.
Complete the system or equipment check and any required identity verification steps in advance. Resolve login problems now rather than on test day.
Do a short, low-stress review of summaries and your own notes. Pack ID, confirmation details, charger, and any permitted materials. Confirm the start time in your time zone and the location or login link. Set two alarms and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat a normal meal, avoid cramming new topics, and log in or arrive well ahead of the start time. Close other applications, silence notifications, and put the phone away. Do a two-minute breathing exercise to settle nerves.
Read the instructions and confirm the timer and question count. If a tutorial or practice item is offered, use it to learn the interface. Write your pacing checkpoints on permitted scratch paper.
Work in passes: answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. At each checkpoint, compare your progress to your pacing plan. If a question is consuming too long, mark your best answer and move on.
Stop starting new deep dives. Revisit flagged questions, check that every question has an answer, and confirm there are no unanswered items before submitting.
Note any provisional score shown and the provider's stated timeline for official results. Keep your confirmation and score report for your records.
Rules to check
Bring the exact government-issued photo ID used at registration, with matching name. If you are unsure which ID forms are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor instructions, including room scans, desk clearance, and identity verification. If a proctor request conflicts with your understanding of the rules, ask for clarification before proceeding.
Do not use unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance. Treat the allowed-materials list as strict: if it is not explicitly permitted, assume it is prohibited. Confirm edge cases with the provider.
Take breaks only as the rules allow. If breaks are permitted, know whether the clock keeps running and plan for that. If you are unsure, confirm with the provider before the exam.
Understand the scoring model before you start: whether wrong answers are penalized and whether questions are weighted. If the scoring policy is not clearly documented, confirm with the provider.
If a technical problem occurs, stay calm, note the time, and follow the provider's support procedure. Do not attempt workarounds that could be read as misconduct.
Keep exam content confidential. Do not share, record, or reproduce questions or answers after the test.
Report any irregularity or suspected rule violation to the provider promptly rather than resolving it yourself.