ALOA ICRL exam-day guide
ALOA ICRL · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID (needs_review)
Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and that the name matches your registration exactly. Bring the original document, not a photocopy.
Admission or authorization document (needs_review)
Print or download the confirmation the provider requires. Confirm whether a digital copy is acceptable and whether it must show your candidate or registration number.
Scheduling confirmation and provider contact number
Record the test-center address, arrival time, phone number, and check-in instructions in one place that works offline.
Permitted writing tools (needs_review)
Confirm whether the exam is paper based or computer based and whether pencils, pens, or scratch paper are supplied. Bring only what the provider explicitly allows.
Approved reference materials or aids (needs_review)
Ask the provider whether the exam is open-book and which references, calculators, or notes, if any, are permitted. Leave prohibited items at home.
Simple timekeeping device (needs_review)
Confirm whether a watch is allowed and whether the testing room has a visible clock. Do not rely on a phone for timekeeping.
Comfort and break supplies
Bring a layer, water, and a small snack only if the provider permits them in the waiting area. Confirm break rules before packing.
Transportation and backup plan
Plan to arrive with buffer time. Identify parking, transit, and a backup route, and save the provider number in case of delay.
Registration number and exam-day contact
Keep your candidate or registration number and the provider exam-day phone number on paper and in your phone.
Bag and personal-item policy check (needs_review)
Confirm what bags, phones, and personal items are allowed and where they must be stored. Pack accordingly.
Plan the day
Confirm registration, test-center location, ID requirements, allowed items, and break policy with the provider. Resolve any uncertainty now rather than on exam day.
Do focused review of weak domains using your own notes and practice questions. Stop learning new material and avoid marathon cramming.
Pack your bag with only permitted items, prepare clothes, and adjust meals and sleep toward the exam start time.
Do a light review of summary sheets and key procedures, then stop. Confirm transportation and set two alarms.
Check the provider messages for changes, charge devices, and place your ID and admission document in one known location.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and leave early enough to arrive at the provider recommended time. Avoid last-minute content review in the waiting area.
At check-in, present required ID and documents, follow proctor instructions, and store prohibited items as directed.
Read all instructions, note the time budget, answer easier questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them if the platform allows.
If you need a break, raise your hand and follow the provider procedure. Assume the clock may keep running unless the provider says otherwise.
Before submitting, check for unanswered questions and confirm you have followed the review and submission process. Ask the proctor only about logistics, not content.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID. Confirm accepted forms and exact name matching with the provider before exam day.
Follow all test-center and proctor instructions. Use only materials the provider has explicitly approved.
Do not record, photograph, copy, or share exam content. Treat all exam materials as confidential.
Ask the provider in advance about breaks, water, snacks, medication, and accommodations. Do not assume the clock stops during breaks.
Confirm the passing score, score-reporting timeline, and retake policy with the provider. Do not rely on informal claims.
Arrive at the provider recommended time. Confirm the late-arrival policy in advance, because late candidates may not be admitted.
Keep phones and other electronics off and stored as directed. Confirm the device policy before bringing anything into the testing area.
If a rule or instruction is unclear, ask the proctor before the exam starts or during a permitted break.