Amazon Sponsored Ads exam-day guide
Amazon Sponsored Ads · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
needs_review: Bring the original physical ID you used to register, and make sure the name matches your registration exactly. Accepted ID types vary by provider and location, so confirm the allowed forms with the provider before exam day.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have the confirmation email or appointment number ready, including date, start time, time zone, and delivery method such as test center or remote proctoring. Confirm the exact check-in window with the provider.
Certification platform login
Verify your username, password, and any multi-factor authentication before exam day. Confirm whether the exam is delivered in the Amazon Ads Learning Console or a separate proctoring platform; do not assume the delivery system.
System and equipment check
needs_review: If the exam is remote proctored, run the provider system test on the same computer and network you will use. Confirm browser version, webcam, microphone, and speaker requirements with the provider, and ask whether headphones are permitted.
Reliable internet and backup connection
Use a wired or stable connection where possible, and have a phone hotspot as a backup. Confirm with the provider whether switching networks mid-exam is allowed before you rely on that option.
Private, quiet workspace
Clear the desk of notes, phones, smart devices, and second monitors. Use good lighting and a plain background to reduce proctor interruptions, and confirm any allowed desk items with the provider.
Charged device and power adapter
Plug in your laptop and keep the charger connected for the full session. Close unnecessary applications and disable notifications before check-in.
Permitted materials confirmation
needs_review: Ask the provider whether scratch paper, pen, calculator, or water are allowed. Default to none unless explicitly approved; unauthorized items can invalidate your session.
Exam format and scoring summary
needs_review: Write down the time limit, question count, passing score, and retake policy from the provider official candidate guide. Do not rely on memory or third-party summaries for these rules.
Provider support contact
Save the proctoring or certification support phone number and chat link. Use it immediately for login, connectivity, or proctor issues rather than troubleshooting alone.
Last-minute content review sheet
Prepare a one-page summary of core Sponsored Ads concepts such as campaign structure, targeting, bids, budgets, placements, negative keywords, and ACOS or ROAS. Use it only before check-in and put it away before the exam starts.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID requirements, delivery platform, and equipment rules with the provider. Run the system test on your exam computer and reschedule now if the setup fails. Review your two weakest topic areas using official Amazon Ads learning materials, then stop adding new topics.
Do a light review of formulas, campaign structures, and targeting options. Gather your ID, confirmation, charger, and login details. Clear your workspace, test the internet, check the time zone, set two alarms, and aim for normal sleep.
Eat and hydrate, and avoid heavy cramming. Set up your workspace, plug in your device, close extra applications, and keep your ID and confirmation nearby. Start check-in early, but confirm the recommended check-in time with the provider first.
Follow the proctor instructions step by step. Show your ID clearly, keep your face visible, and ask the proctor to clarify any rule you do not understand before the timer starts.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as primary or most likely. Answer easier questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return if time permits. If a technical issue occurs, pause and contact the proctor or provider support immediately.
Rules to check
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not open other applications, tabs, or devices, do not talk aloud, and do not leave the camera view unless the proctor explicitly allows it.
Bring the original government-issued photo ID used at registration, with a name that matches your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms and whether a secondary ID is required with the provider.
Confirm the break policy before starting. Ask whether breaks are scheduled or unscheduled, whether the clock continues, and whether you must remain on camera during a break.
Do not share, record, or reproduce exam questions. Treat the exam as confidential; unauthorized materials, recording, or sharing can lead to score cancellation.
Passing scores, score reporting timelines, and retake waiting periods are set by the provider. Confirm them in the official candidate guide, and do not assume that results are immediate.
If technology fails, do not troubleshoot alone. Contact the proctor or provider support immediately and note the time, error message, and the person you spoke with.
Use only approved materials. Scratch paper, calculators, phones, and notes are commonly restricted, so confirm with the provider before relying on any aid.
Check in early. Confirm the required check-in window with the provider, because late arrival may forfeit your appointment or fee.