AWS D1.5 Endorsement exam-day guide
AWS D1.5 Endorsement · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of ID the provider specifies (often a passport or driver's license). Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether the name must match your registration exactly.
Appointment confirmation and registration details
Have your scheduling confirmation, candidate/registration ID, and test location or online-proctoring link accessible. Confirm with the provider how you will receive the join link and how early you may enter.
Exam-specific environment and system requirements
If testing remotely, run any system or equipment check the provider offers and confirm bandwidth, camera, microphone, and browser requirements. Confirm with the provider whether a system test is mandatory.
Allowed materials list
Ask the provider in advance what is permitted (for example, blank paper, pen, or an approved calculator). Do not assume anything is allowed; confirm with the provider.
Quiet, private testing space
Arrange a room with a door you can close, minimal background noise, and a clear desk. For remote testing, confirm with the provider what must be visible to the proctor and what must be removed from the desk.
Travel and arrival plan
For in-person testing, plan to arrive ahead of your appointment and know parking or transit options. Confirm with the provider the recommended arrival time and late-arrival policy.
Backup plan for technical failure
Know the provider's support contact and have a phone or second device available. Confirm with the provider the procedure if your connection drops mid-exam.
Water, snacks, and medication for before or after the exam
Plan for comfort outside the testing room. Confirm with the provider whether any items may be brought into the testing area, since many testing environments restrict food and drink.
Review of the exam guide and question format
Re-read the official exam guide for domain weightings and question types. Do not rely on recalled questions from other candidates.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set alarms, charge devices, and confirm your route or link. Avoid last-minute schedule changes; confirm with the provider any rescheduling deadlines and fees.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam guide and confirm domain weightings and question formats. Take one or two timed practice sets under exam-like conditions, then review only the explanations for missed items. Stop learning new material and consolidate weak areas. Confirm your appointment time, location or link, and ID requirements with the provider.
Do a light review of summary notes and key service limits rather than full practice exams. Prepare your ID, confirmation details, and any allowed materials. For remote testing, run the system check and clear your desk. Confirm with the provider the check-in window and what to do if you cannot connect. Aim for a normal night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal and arrive or log in early per the provider's guidance. Do a final equipment check for remote testing (camera, microphone, power, network). Keep the environment quiet and free of interruptions. Have your support contact ready in case of technical issues.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'most cost-effective' or 'least operational overhead'. Answer the straightforward items first and flag long scenario questions for review if the interface allows it. Budget time so you can revisit flagged items and confirm you have answered every question. Use only breaks the provider permits, and note that leaving the view of the camera may be restricted during remote proctoring.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired identification exactly as the provider requires; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether the name must match your registration.
Follow all proctor instructions. During remote testing, remain in view of the camera and keep the testing area as specified; confirm with the provider what behavior is prohibited.
Do not bring unauthorized materials into the testing area. Confirm with the provider in advance whether notes, phones, smart watches, or other devices must be stored away.
Breaks are generally limited and may be monitored; confirm with the provider whether scheduled or unscheduled breaks are allowed, whether the timer keeps running, and whether you may leave the testing area.
Scoring and pass/fail reporting are set by the provider; confirm with the provider how and when results are delivered and what the score report includes.
Rescheduling, cancellation, and retake policies vary; confirm with the provider the deadlines, fees, and any waiting period before a retake.
If a technical problem occurs, pause and contact the provider's support channel rather than attempting unauthorized workarounds; confirm with the provider the incident procedure in advance.
Maintain academic integrity: do not share, request, or use recalled exam content. Report any suspected irregularity to the provider.