Amazon DSP exam-day guide
Amazon DSP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID the testing provider requires. Confirm acceptable ID types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day; requirements vary by location and delivery method.
Appointment confirmation and test-taker credentials
Have your appointment confirmation number, and any login or registration details for the testing platform, accessible (printed or on your phone if permitted).
Know your delivery format and location
Confirm whether you are testing at a test center or online with remote proctoring, and the exact address or system requirements for that format.
System and equipment check (online proctoring only)
If testing remotely, run any required system/equipment check in advance and confirm webcam, microphone, and browser compatibility. Requirements should be confirmed with the provider.
Quiet, private, well-lit testing space (online proctoring only)
Arrange a room with a closed door, a clear desk, and adequate lighting. Specific room and desk rules should be confirmed with the provider.
Accepted calculator or on-screen calculator
Confirm whether a physical calculator is allowed and which models are permitted, or whether only an on-screen calculator is provided. Do not assume.
Scratch paper and writing instrument policy
Confirm what writing materials, if any, are permitted and how they must be handled or disposed of. Policies differ by format.
Review logistics: arrival time and travel
Plan to arrive earlier than your appointment time; confirm the provider's recommended arrival window and late-arrival policy.
Personal items plan
Know where you will store phone, watch, bag, and notes, since these are typically not allowed at the workstation. Confirm storage rules with the provider.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Sleep well the night before and eat beforehand; confirm break rules and whether food/drink are allowed in the testing room.
Content refresher plan, not cramming
Bring only summary notes you have already studied; avoid learning new material in the final hours.
Backup plan for technical issues
For remote testing, know the provider's support contact and procedure if the connection or platform fails.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, and delivery format with the provider. Complete any required system check (remote testing). Do light review of weak areas and take one short practice set to calibrate pacing; stop heavy new study.
Re-confirm time, location or link, and ID. Prepare and lay out everything you will bring. Review key formulas or concepts at a summary level. Get a full night's sleep; avoid late cramming.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate. Re-check the appointment time and route or setup. Arrive or log in early per the provider's guidance. Leave notes and devices stored away.
Read each question fully, watch your time, and flag uncertain items to revisit if the platform allows. Use permitted scratch materials for calculations. Take scheduled breaks only if offered, and manage the clock around them.
Note any score-report timing or next-step instructions the provider gives you before leaving or logging off.
Rules to check
Bring only the ID and items the provider explicitly permits; confirm the allowed-items list in advance, since phones, watches, notes, and most personal items are commonly restricted.
Follow all proctor instructions. For remote testing, expect identity verification and room/desk checks; comply promptly and ask the proctor if unsure.
Do not communicate with anyone other than the proctor during the exam, and do not read questions aloud if the provider prohibits it.
Confirm the break policy with the provider before test day; if breaks are allowed, know whether the clock stops and what you may access during them.
Understand the scoring and timing rules in advance: number of questions, time limit, and whether unanswered questions are penalized. Confirm specifics with the provider rather than assuming.
If a technical problem occurs, pause and contact the proctor or support immediately; do not attempt to troubleshoot in ways that could be seen as misconduct.
Avoid any behavior that could be construed as cheating, including looking away from the screen excessively, using unauthorized materials, or having another person present.
Review the provider's policies on rescheduling, cancellations, and score validity, and confirm any details you are unsure about directly with the provider.