BiH Theory A exam-day guide
BiH Theory A · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Check the name matches your registration exactly. If you are unsure which ID types the provider accepts, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Admission confirmation and test-center details
Print or save the confirmation showing your candidate number, appointment time, and venue address. Verify the reporting time, since it is usually earlier than the start time.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether a supplied calculator is provided on screen. Do not assume a programmable or graphing model is allowed.
Writing materials
Bring pencils or pens only if the provider permits them; many computer-based centers supply everything and prohibit personal stationery. Confirm with the provider.
Personal item storage plan
Most centers require bags, phones, and watches to be stored outside the testing room. Plan to travel light and confirm what storage is available.
Review the published syllabus and weighting
Use the official syllabus to list the domains and their approximate weighting, then map your weakest domains to the remaining study hours.
Confirm break and timing policy
Ask the provider whether scheduled breaks exist, whether the clock stops during breaks, and whether you may leave the room unsupervised. Do not rely on assumptions.
Confirm permitted reference material
Ask whether any formula sheet, glossary, or reference table is provided on screen or on paper. If not, memorize the core formulas and definitions you will need.
Plan the journey and arrival buffer
Rehearse the route and aim to arrive with a comfortable margin. Traffic, parking, and security screening are common causes of late admission.
Sleep and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the final two nights and plan a normal meal before the test. Avoid new caffeine doses or unfamiliar supplements on exam day.
Practice under timed conditions
Complete at least one full-length timed set in the final week so you know your pacing and can decide in advance how to handle questions you cannot answer quickly.
Scratch paper and rough-work policy
Confirm whether scratch paper or an on-screen notepad is provided and whether you must hand in used sheets. Bring none unless explicitly allowed.
Plan the day
Stop expanding your content coverage. Consolidate: review your own summary sheets, formula lists, and error log. Do one or two timed mixed sets to check pacing, then review every wrong answer to identify the cause (knowledge gap, misreading, or time pressure). Confirm logistics: venue, reporting time, ID, calculator policy, and travel plan. Keep the last evening free of heavy study.
Do a light pass over high-yield definitions and formulas only. Re-read the instructions and question format so nothing is unfamiliar on the day. Prepare and lay out your ID, confirmation, and clothing the night before. Confirm the alarm and transport. Aim for a normal night's sleep rather than an early one; avoid last-minute cramming that displaces sleep.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate moderately. Arrive at the reporting time with your ID and confirmation, allowing for security checks. Avoid discussing content with other candidates, since it raises anxiety and may touch on conduct rules. Once seated, read the on-screen instructions and note how to flag questions and how the timer and breaks work before you begin.
Do a first pass answering questions you know, flagging anything uncertain rather than stalling. For calculation items, write the given values and units before computing, and check the order of magnitude of the result. For conceptual items, eliminate clearly wrong options and look for qualifiers such as 'always' or 'best'. Watch the clock at planned checkpoints; if time runs short, ensure every question has an answer, since unanswered items score nothing. Use any break to stand, hydrate, and reset, and return within the stated time.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and permitted items into the testing room; store everything else as directed. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, confirm with the provider in advance rather than at the door.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. If a rule is unclear, ask before the test begins rather than interpreting it yourself.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not attempt to access notes, devices, or external help. Attempting to do so is typically treated as misconduct, and the exact consequences should be confirmed with the provider.
Use only the calculator, reference material, and scratch materials the provider permits. Confirm the policy beforehand; do not assume your usual tools are allowed.
If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and follow the invigilator's instructions. Whether the clock stops during an unscheduled absence should be confirmed with the provider.
If you believe a question is defective, note the question number and report it after the test rather than arguing during the session. Do not expect an on-the-spot ruling.
Understand the scoring rule before you start: unanswered questions normally earn no credit, so budget time to record an answer for every item. The exact penalty for guessing, if any, should be confirmed with the provider.
If illness or an emergency affects your performance, notify staff immediately and ask about the documented procedure. Do not assume a later appeal will succeed without evidence.