ACRRM MCQ exam-day guide
ACRRM MCQ · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the original current photo ID (e.g., passport or driver licence) in the name used for your registration. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Admission letter or booking confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your candidate number, test centre or online link, and start time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Confirmation of test format and platform
Check whether your sitting is at a test centre or remotely proctored, and which platform is used. Confirm with the provider the system requirements and any pre-test software check.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider whether an on-screen calculator is supplied or whether you may bring your own, and which models are permitted. Do not assume a personal calculator is allowed.
Timing and question format
Know the number of questions, total test time, and whether questions are single-best-answer or extended-matching. Confirm with the provider the current blueprint and any scheduled breaks.
Scoring and pass standard
Understand that scoring is criterion-referenced against a passing standard set by the provider, not a fixed percentage. Confirm with the provider how results are reported and when they are released.
Remote-sitting environment (if applicable)
For online sittings, prepare a quiet private room, a stable connection, a charged device, and a clear desk. Confirm with the provider the rules on room scans, permitted items, and what happens if the connection drops.
Travel and arrival plan
Plan to arrive with buffer time for check-in and ID verification. Confirm with the provider the latest arrival time and the policy if you are late.
Personal comfort items
Bring water and a snack for before or after the test if permitted at the venue. Confirm with the provider whether food, drink, or medication can be taken into the testing room.
Medical or access adjustments
If you have approved adjustments (extra time, separate room, assistive technology), bring the approval confirmation. Confirm with the provider how adjustments are activated on the day.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook and test-day instructions. Confirm your booking, start time, venue or online link, and ID requirements. Do one or two timed practice sets under exam conditions, then stop adding new content. Protect sleep and avoid last-minute cramming of unfamiliar material.
Check travel arrangements and, for remote sittings, run the platform system test and test your camera and microphone. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and approved items in one place. Confirm with the provider any last-minute changes to the schedule or platform. Eat a normal meal and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper meal and hydrate. Re-check the start time and location or link. Arrive or log in early as instructed. Keep the pre-test period calm: a brief review of your own summary notes is fine, but avoid intensive new study.
Read each question stem fully and identify what is being asked before looking at the options. Answer every question, since there is normally no penalty for guessing. Flag uncertain items and return to them if the platform allows. Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself across the whole paper. Use scheduled breaks only as permitted, and follow proctor instructions exactly.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID specified by the provider; if your name or ID document has changed since registration, confirm with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor and supervisor instructions, including room scans, desk clearance, and rules on what may be taken into the testing area.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not copy, share, or reconstruct questions afterwards; this is a conduct and integrity matter.
Breaks are usually only those scheduled by the provider; confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops.
Scoring is criterion-referenced against a standard set by the provider; there is typically no penalty for incorrect answers, so attempt every question.
If a technical failure occurs during a remote sitting, stop and follow the provider's incident process immediately; confirm with the provider how such incidents are handled.
If you feel unwell on the day, contact the provider as early as possible to ask about deferral or special consideration; do not assume a policy exists.
Results and any feedback are released through the provider's official channel; confirm with the provider the expected release date and the process for queries or appeals.