ASIS Intelligence Officer Psychometric Assessment exam-day guide
ASIS Intelligence Officer Psychometric Assessment · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID the provider requires (typically passport or driver's license). Confirm the exact accepted ID types with the provider before test day; do not rely on a photocopy or expired document.
Admission/confirmation documentation
Print or save the scheduling confirmation and any admission letter or candidate number the provider issued. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is acceptable.
Appointment time and test-center address
Record the reporting time (usually earlier than the start time for check-in) and the full address. Confirm arrival/check-in cutoff with the provider, since late arrivals may be refused entry.
Route and backup transport plan
Plan the trip with buffer time for traffic or transit delays, and identify a backup route. Aim to arrive ahead of the reporting time stated in your confirmation.
Rest and nutrition basics
Prioritize sleep in the days before, eat a normal meal beforehand, and stay hydrated. Avoid trying new supplements or heavy caffeine on test day.
Personal item plan (what to leave behind)
Most secure testing environments restrict phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags. Confirm the provider's personal-item and storage policy in advance; leave prohibited items at home or in your vehicle if permitted.
Medication and accessibility arrangements
If you need medication, dietary accommodation, or testing accommodations, confirm approval and procedures with the provider well before test day; do not assume walk-in accommodations.
Calculator/scratch materials (only if permitted)
Confirm with the provider whether any calculator, scratch paper, or writing instrument is supplied or allowed. Do not bring these unless explicitly permitted.
Practice under timed conditions
Complete at least one full-length timed practice set in the final week to calibrate pacing and familiarize yourself with question formats. Use only official or provider-sanctioned practice descriptions where available.
Review logistics confirmation call/email
Re-confirm reporting time, location, ID requirements, and any rule changes with the provider 24-48 hours ahead; policies can change and only the provider's current instructions are authoritative.
Scoring and results process
Confirm how and when results are released and whether any score report is provided at the center. Do not rely on assumptions about pass marks or subscores.
Break policy confirmation
Confirm whether breaks are scheduled, timed, or unscheduled, and whether you may leave the testing room. Policies vary and should be verified with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop cramming new material. Do one or two short timed practice sets to keep pacing sharp, review your own error patterns, and confirm logistics (address, reporting time, ID, prohibited items) with the provider. Protect sleep and keep routines normal.
Light review only: skim your summary notes and pacing strategy. Lay out ID, confirmation documents, clothing, and transport plan. Confirm the alarm and backup wake-up. Avoid alcohol and late screen time; get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and leave with buffer time. Arrive at or before the reporting time. Bring only permitted items; expect ID verification and security screening at check-in.
Read instructions carefully, note the time limit and any break rules, and work at a steady pace. Answer easier items first if the format allows, flag uncertain items, and reserve time to review flagged questions. If a question is ambiguous, choose the best-supported answer and move on rather than stalling.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID specified by the provider; expired, copied, or digital-only IDs are typically refused. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Arrive by the reporting time in your confirmation. Late arrivals may be denied entry; confirm the exact cutoff with the provider.
Follow all security and prohibited-item rules. Phones, smartwatches, notes, and unauthorized materials are generally not permitted in the testing room; confirm storage options with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not attempt to record, photograph, or share test content; such conduct can void results.
Use only materials the provider supplies or explicitly permits (e.g., scratch paper, calculator). Confirm what is provided before test day.
Breaks, if any, are governed by the provider's rules; confirm whether they are timed and whether you may leave the room.
Scoring, pass criteria, and results timing are set by the provider. Confirm these details directly rather than relying on secondhand information.
If you feel unwell or face an emergency, notify test-center staff immediately and follow their instructions; confirm the provider's policy on rescheduling or incidents.