CASA RPA Accreditation exam-day guide
CASA RPA Accreditation · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which specific documents are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email or scheduling record with the appointment time, location or remote-proctoring link, and any confirmation number. Confirm with the provider exactly what must be shown at check-in.
Provider account login credentials
If your exam is delivered online or your results and certificate are accessed through a portal, verify your username and password work before exam day and know the password-recovery path.
Remote-proctoring system check
If testing remotely, confirm with the provider which platform is used and complete any required system or equipment check in advance. Verify camera, microphone, and browser compatibility.
Quiet, private test environment
For remote delivery, arrange a closed room with a stable internet connection, a clear desk, and no interruptions. Confirm with the provider the rules on permitted items, notes, and room scans.
Approved calculator or reference materials
Determine in advance whether any calculator, formula sheet, or reference material is permitted and in what form. Confirm with the provider; do not assume standard tools are allowed.
Knowledge of the exam blueprint and question formats
Review the published content outline, domain weightings, and item types so you can pace yourself and allocate time across sections. Use only official provider materials.
Timing and pacing plan
Know the total allotted time and the number of questions, and decide a rough per-question budget plus a checkpoint for reviewing flagged items. Confirm with the provider whether breaks stop the clock.
Travel or connection contingency plan
For a test center, plan to arrive early and know the parking and check-in process. For remote testing, have a backup connection or device plan. Confirm with the provider the late-arrival and technical-failure policies.
Rest, hydration, and medication plan
Protect sleep in the final nights and plan meals and any necessary medication around the session. Confirm with the provider any accommodation or medical-item procedures in advance.
Understanding of scoring and results timing
Know the passing standard, whether scoring is criterion-referenced, and when and how results are released. Confirm with the provider rather than relying on secondhand reports.
Accommodations confirmation
If you requested testing accommodations, verify approval and logistics with the provider well before exam day. needs_review
Plan the day
Shift from learning new material to consolidation. Re-read your own summaries of the weakest domains, work a limited set of practice items under timed conditions, and review why you missed each one. Stop heavy cramming the night before. Verify logistics: appointment time, location or remote link, ID, permitted materials, and any accommodation approvals. Confirm with the provider any details you cannot verify from official materials.
Do a light review of high-yield concepts and your personal error log only. Prepare and pack everything you will bring, lay out clothing, and set two alarms. Complete any remote system check if not already done. Avoid new topics and avoid discussing difficult items with others, which tends to raise anxiety. Aim for a normal night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and avoid last-minute cramming beyond a brief glance at your summary sheet. Leave earlier than you think necessary for a test center, or log in early for remote delivery and clear your workspace. Keep the environment quiet and your phone away per provider rules.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as best, first, or except. Answer easier items first if the platform allows navigation, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Apply your per-question time budget and check the clock at planned checkpoints. Use the process-of-elimination approach for unfamiliar items, and if breaks are allowed, follow the provider's procedure exactly. Before submitting, confirm you have responded to all items and reviewed flagged ones.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's code of conduct. Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized materials, or attempt to record or share exam content; confirm with the provider the exact list of prohibited items and behaviors.
Understand the break policy before you begin. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted, whether the clock stops, and what check-out and check-in procedures apply.
Know the scoring standard and how results are reported. Confirm with the provider the passing score, scoring method, and the timeline and process for receiving results.
If a technical failure or interruption occurs during remote testing, stop and follow the provider's support procedure immediately; do not attempt unauthorized troubleshooting. Confirm with the provider the incident-reporting process in advance.
Arrive or log in within the provider's stated window. Confirm with the provider the late-arrival and rescheduling policies, since these vary and may forfeit fees.
Keep all exam content confidential. Do not discuss, reproduce, or distribute specific questions after the exam; general study discussion is fine.
If you believe an item is flawed or your session was disrupted, use the provider's official comment or appeal channel rather than raising it with the proctor mid-exam. Confirm with the provider the correct channel and deadlines.