Akamai Web Performance exam-day guide
Akamai Web Performance · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID name you registered with; the name must match your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email or appointment number accessible in case you need to verify your booking or reach support.
Testing environment check (online proctored)
If testing remotely, run the provider's system/equipment check ahead of time and confirm your room meets their requirements. Confirm with the provider whether online proctoring is offered for this exam and what its room rules are.
Working webcam, microphone, and speakers/headset
Needed for identity verification and monitoring in remote-proctored settings. Verify they work before exam day.
Stable internet connection and a backup option
Wired or strong Wi-Fi preferred; know how to tether to a phone if your primary connection drops.
Clean, quiet, well-lit workspace
Clear desk of papers, phones, and notes unless the provider explicitly permits specific materials. Confirm allowed materials with the provider.
Review the provider's allowed-materials list
Confirm whether scratch paper, a calculator, or any reference sheet is permitted for this exam; do not assume.
Restroom and water before check-in
Handle personal needs before the clock starts, since break rules vary and time may not pause.
Know your login/portal credentials
Have your account username and password ready and tested; know the password-recovery path.
Time-management plan
Know the total exam time and question count (confirm both with the provider) and decide on a rough per-question pace with time reserved for review.
Backup contact for support
Save the provider's support phone/chat so you can resolve technical issues quickly if something fails at check-in.
Charged devices and charger
If using a laptop, keep it plugged in; charge your phone as a backup hotspot.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment date, time, and time zone; verify ID name matches registration; run any system/equipment check; re-read the provider's rules on allowed materials and breaks.
Do a final review pass focused on weak areas and key concepts rather than new material; stop heavy cramming the night before.
Test your webcam, mic, and internet; prepare your workspace and lay out your ID and charger; confirm the check-in time and any login steps; get a full night's sleep.
Eat and hydrate; avoid last-minute cramming that raises anxiety; log in early and complete identity verification; close background apps and silence notifications.
Read each question fully, answer easier items first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them; watch the clock and reserve time to review flagged questions before submitting.
If a technical problem occurs, stay calm, note the time, and contact provider support per their process rather than restarting blindly.
Note any completion confirmation; confirm with the provider how and when results are delivered.
Rules to check
Present the same government-issued photo ID used at registration; the name must match your registration exactly. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions; unauthorized materials, devices, or people in the room may lead to termination of the attempt. Confirm the specific allowed-materials policy with the provider.
Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized aids, or attempt to capture or share exam content during the test.
Break availability and whether the clock pauses vary by delivery format; confirm the break policy with the provider before exam day.
Understand the scoring and pass policy in advance: confirm the passing score, question format, and whether results are immediate or delayed with the provider.
Know the reschedule/cancellation and retake policies ahead of time; these differ by provider and are best confirmed directly.
Arrive/log in before your scheduled start; late check-in may affect your ability to test depending on provider policy, so confirm the cutoff with them.