Blue Prism Solution Designer exam-day guide
Blue Prism Solution Designer · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID you used when registering. The name must match your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted for online-proctored versus test-center delivery, since acceptance rules can differ.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have the confirmation email, registration number, and provider contact details saved offline and on your phone so you can reach support if scheduling, login, or proctoring fails.
Stable computer and internet connection
For remote delivery, use a wired or strong connection, a working webcam and microphone, and close bandwidth-heavy applications. Run the provider's system readiness check at least 48 hours ahead so you can fix any failure in time.
Quiet, private, well-lit room
Clear the desk of papers, phones, smart watches, and second screens. Proctoring rules commonly require a closed door, no other people, and a room scan; confirm the exact environment rules with the provider.
Knowledge of the exam blueprint and scoring
Re-read the official exam objectives and pass mark for the Blue Prism Solution Designer exam on the provider's site. Confirm the current number of questions, time limit, and passing score with the provider, as these can change between releases.
Review of core design topics, not memorized answers
Be ready to reason about process design standards, exception and recovery handling, work queues and item locking, reusable object and business object design, session and environment management, security roles, and release and deployment practice. Understand trade-offs rather than recalling trivia.
Practice with scenario-style questions
Work through short design scenarios and justify each choice out loud: why a queue versus a collection, how to handle a business exception versus a system exception, how to make a process restartable, and how to keep stages modular and auditable.
Permitted-items check
Ask the provider whether blank paper, a pen, water, or a calculator is allowed and whether an on-screen notepad exists. Do not assume; policies vary by delivery mode.
Break and timing plan
Decide in advance how you will pace yourself: flag uncertain items, answer everything, and reserve time to revisit flagged questions if review is permitted. Confirm with the provider whether scheduled or unscheduled breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops.
Backup plan for technical failure
Save the provider's support phone number and case-reference process. Know whether an interrupted session can be resumed and how to document an incident; confirm the retake and reschedule policy with the provider before test day.
Login and identity-verification steps rehearsed
Know how to launch the exam, complete the ID check, and run the room scan. Join early if the provider allows check-in before the start time, but confirm the exact check-in window with the provider.
Rest and logistics
Sleep well, eat beforehand, and plan travel or a quiet household window so the start is calm. Note the appointment in your own time zone and confirm the start time with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam objectives and map each one to your own practical experience. Spend most time on weak areas such as exception handling strategy, queue design, or release management. Do a timed practice set under exam conditions, then review every wrong answer to find the underlying design principle. Stop learning brand-new topics in the last 24 hours; consolidate instead.
Do a light review of your own summary notes and design checklists. Run the system readiness test again and confirm the appointment time, time zone, and login details. Prepare your ID, clear the exam room, and tell household members not to disturb you. Charge devices, test the webcam and microphone, and get a full night's sleep rather than cramming.
Eat a proper meal, hydrate, and avoid last-minute cramming that raises anxiety. Set up the workspace early, close all other applications, silence your phone and put it out of reach as instructed, and start the check-in process with time to spare. Keep ID and provider support details beside you.
Read each scenario fully before choosing. Answer easier items first and flag long scenario questions for review if the platform allows it. Eliminate clearly wrong options, then choose the design that is most maintainable, auditable, and aligned with Blue Prism best practice. Watch the clock at set checkpoints, ensure every item is answered before submitting, and if a technical problem occurs, pause and contact the proctor or support rather than improvising.
Rules to check
Present the exact original ID required by the provider and be ready for identity verification, including a photo and room scan for remote delivery. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider in advance.
Work alone in a quiet, private space. Do not use phones, smart watches, notes, second monitors, or any unauthorized aid, and do not communicate with anyone during the exam.
Do not copy, screenshot, record, or share exam content. The questions are confidential, and sharing or reproducing them can lead to score cancellation or disqualification under the provider's terms.
Follow all proctor instructions immediately. If a proctor asks you to adjust the camera, show the room, or stop an action, comply; refusing can end the session.
Confirm break rules with the provider before test day. Many deliveries allow no breaks and keep the clock running, so plan hydration and timing accordingly.
Understand the scoring model before you start: confirm with the provider whether wrong answers are penalized and what the current pass mark is, then answer every item unless told otherwise.
If a technical failure interrupts the exam, stop and contact support or the proctor immediately and record a case reference. Do not attempt to restart or repeat the exam without authorization.
Report any suspected exam irregularity or content error to the provider afterward rather than discussing it with other candidates during the session.