Azure AI-102 exam-day guide
Azure AI-102 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID you used at registration. Confirm accepted ID forms and exact name-match rules with your test provider. needs_review: confirm with the provider.
Appointment confirmation and login details
Have your registration confirmation, candidate ID/username, and any test-provider login information accessible. Confirm whether a printed copy is required. needs_review: confirm with the provider.
Remote-proctoring system check
Run the provider's equipment test on the same computer, camera, microphone, and network you will use on exam day. Confirm all technical requirements in advance.
Private, quiet testing space
Clear your desk, close the door, and remove notes, phones, and extra devices from reach. Confirm the proctor's room and desk rules before check-in.
Webcam, microphone, and speakers/headset
Test audio and video before exam day. Confirm whether a headset is allowed, required, or prohibited for your delivery method.
Power and network backup
Charge your laptop, keep the charger connected, and know your backup internet option. Confirm the provider's contingency process if connectivity fails.
Scratch paper or digital whiteboard
Confirm whether physical scratch paper and pen are allowed. Many online exams provide an on-screen whiteboard instead. needs_review: confirm with the provider.
Water, snack, and medication
Keep essentials nearby only if permitted. Confirm break rules and whether items must be out of reach during the exam. needs_review: confirm with the provider.
Exam logistics summary
Note the exam duration, number of questions or sections, check-in time, and score-report timing. Confirm these details in your appointment email rather than relying on memory.
Accommodations confirmation
If you requested extra time or another accommodation, confirm approval and learn how to activate it before test day. Contact the provider early if anything is unclear.
Plan the day
Take one timed practice set focused on your weakest objectives. Review summaries and missed-item notes only. Confirm appointment date, time, time zone, and provider requirements. Run the system test and prepare your workspace.
Stop heavy cramming. Do a light review of key concepts and command names. Prepare your ID, confirmation, charger, and workspace. Confirm your route or platform login. Get normal sleep.
Eat a normal meal. Check in early according to provider guidance. Close unnecessary applications, keep your phone away unless the proctor says otherwise, and have your ID ready before the session starts.
Read each question fully before answering. Flag uncertain items and return to them later. Watch the clock and reserve time for review. Use comments or notes only if the interface allows it, and stay calm if wording is unclear.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID required by the provider; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID types and whether digital ID is allowed. Do not assume.
Follow all proctor instructions. Unauthorized materials, notes, phones, or extra monitors can lead to termination. Confirm what is allowed before testing.
Ask about the break policy before the exam. Confirm whether breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during breaks.
Do not assume partial credit. Confirm scoring and pass/fail reporting for your exam version with the provider.
If a technical issue occurs, pause and contact the proctor or provider immediately. Do not attempt unauthorized fixes or leave the camera view.
Respect exam confidentiality: do not copy, share, or discuss live exam content. Confirm the confidentiality terms in your candidate agreement.
Request accommodations well before exam day. Confirm deadlines, approval status, and activation steps with the provider.
If testing remotely, keep the room private and stay in camera view except during approved breaks. Confirm all room and behavior rules in advance.