AMPP CAS-1 exam-day guide
AMPP CAS-1 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID the provider requires, with name matching your registration. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider before test day.
Appointment confirmation / scheduling details
Have your test date, time, location (or remote-proctoring link), and confirmation number accessible. Confirm with the provider whether printed or digital confirmation is accepted.
Know your test format and length
Confirm the number of questions, time limit, and whether the exam is computer-based or paper, in person or remote-proctored, with the provider.
Confirm permitted reference materials
Some AMPP exams are open-book with specified standards; others are closed-book. Confirm exactly which documents, editions, and formats are allowed with the provider. Do not assume.
Approved calculator (if any)
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is permitted, which models are allowed, and whether one is provided on-screen.
Scratch paper and writing instrument
Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper and pencils are supplied or must be requested; do not bring your own unless explicitly allowed.
Knowledge of the scoring and pass point
Confirm the passing score and whether scoring is criterion-referenced or scaled with the provider. Do not rely on hearsay figures.
Rest, hydration, and meal plan
Plan sleep and a light meal so you arrive rested; confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the testing room.
Arrival time and route
Plan to arrive early per the provider's stated check-in window; confirm the required arrival time and late-arrival policy with the provider.
Remote-proctoring system check (if applicable)
If testing remotely, confirm with the provider the required platform, camera, microphone, and a system test in advance.
Personal items plan
Confirm with the provider what must be stored (phone, watch, bag) and where, since secure storage rules vary by site.
Emergency contact and provider support number
Save the provider's candidate support contact in case of scheduling, technical, or ID issues.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, permitted materials, and test format with the provider. Review your weakest topic areas at a high level rather than cramming new material.
If remote-proctored, complete the provider's system and equipment check and resolve any technical issues now.
Locate your ID and any permitted reference documents; confirm editions and formats match what the provider allows.
Do a light review of key concepts and formulas only. Pack your ID and permitted items. Confirm travel route or remote setup. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a light meal, arrive at the site or log in early per the provider's check-in window, and leave buffer time for check-in and ID verification.
Read each question fully, flag uncertain items, and pace yourself against the time limit. Answer every question unless the provider states there is no penalty for guessing.
Use only permitted materials and tools. If a technical issue occurs, pause and notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Confirm with the provider how and when results are reported and what the retake policy is.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID the provider requires; name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and testing-room rules; unauthorized materials or devices may result in dismissal. Confirm the specific policy with the provider.
Confirm break policy with the provider before test day; some exams do not allow breaks, and leaving the room may end your session.
Use only reference materials and calculators the provider explicitly permits, in the permitted format.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to record or share exam content; this violates candidate conduct rules.
Confirm the scoring method, passing score, and result-reporting timeline with the provider rather than relying on secondhand information.
If you experience a technical or personal issue during the test, notify the proctor immediately and follow the provider's documented procedure.