DGAC Bolivia Air Traffic Controller (CTA) exam-day guide
DGAC Bolivia Air Traffic Controller (CTA) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (passport or cédula de identidad)
Bring the original, valid, unexpired document. Confirm with the provider which specific ID form is accepted; if you hold only a foreign passport, ask in advance whether it is sufficient.
Exam admission letter / appointment confirmation
Print or download the document the provider sent you. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required and whether the QR or folio number must be visible.
Payment receipt or proof of exam fee
Carry the receipt or bank proof in case the provider's system does not reflect your payment. Confirm with the provider the accepted payment methods and whether proof is checked at the door.
Medical certificate or fitness documentation, if required
Some aviation authorities request a valid medical certificate or class-specific fitness letter at the exam. Confirm with the provider or the DGAC whether this is needed on exam day and its required validity.
Confirmation of exam location, room, and reporting time
Verify the address, building entrance, and the time you must arrive (often earlier than the start time). Confirm with the provider whether late arrival means automatic exclusion.
Approved calculator or none at all
Many aviation exams restrict or prohibit programmable calculators and electronic devices. Confirm with the provider the exact permitted calculator model, if any, and whether scratch paper is supplied.
Personal medication and water, if permitted
Bring only what the provider allows into the room. Confirm with the provider whether water bottles, medication, or snacks are permitted and whether they must be declared at the door.
Plan for storing phone and personal belongings
Phones, smartwatches, and bags are usually not allowed at the desk. Confirm with the provider whether lockers are available or whether you should leave valuables at home.
Review of exam format and time allocation
Know the number of questions, sections, and total time. Confirm with the provider the current format and whether sections are timed separately.
Rest and travel plan
Arrange transport that gets you to the site at least 30–45 minutes before reporting time. Confirm with the provider the nearest entrance and any security screening.
Language and accessibility accommodations (if applicable)
If you need extra time, a separate room, or materials in a specific language, request it well before exam day. Confirm with the provider the deadline and documentation required.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of transport delay or lost documents. Confirm with the provider the correct number for exam-day incidents.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate guide and confirm every logistics item: date, time, address, ID requirements, permitted materials, and fee status. Contact the provider in writing if any point is unclear. Do light review of weak topics only; avoid learning new material. Sleep on a regular schedule and avoid last-minute travel changes.
Pack your ID, admission letter, payment proof, and any permitted items in one bag. Lay out clothes and plan meals. Do a practice run of the route or check traffic and public transport schedules. Set two alarms. Stop studying early enough to get a full night's sleep. Confirm with the provider whether the exam is still confirmed and whether any last-minute notice was sent.
Eat a normal breakfast and hydrate moderately. Arrive at the site with time to spare; expect security checks and registration lines. Keep your phone off and stored as instructed. Use the restroom before entering the room. Read the instructions on the exam cover carefully before starting.
Write your name and candidate number exactly as instructed. Skim the whole paper if permitted, then allocate time by question value. Answer easier questions first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock and keep a few minutes for transfer or review. If a question is ambiguous, choose the best answer and note it; do not leave blanks unless there is a penalty. Confirm with the provider in advance whether wrong answers are penalized.
Rules to check
Bring the exact identification document the provider requires and keep it visible on the desk. If you are unsure which document is accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day; without valid ID you may be refused entry.
Follow all instructions from invigilators immediately. Talking, passing materials, or looking at another candidate's paper is usually treated as misconduct and can lead to removal or cancellation of your result.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, notes, and unauthorized calculators must be switched off and stored as directed. Confirm with the provider the policy on permitted calculators and whether scratch paper is provided.
Breaks are typically limited and may be allowed only with permission. Confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are permitted during the exam and whether the clock stops; do not leave the room without notifying an invigilator.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider and may change. Confirm with the provider the current pass threshold, whether negative marking applies, and how sections are weighted before you sit the exam.
If you feel ill or have an emergency, raise your hand and speak to an invigilator rather than leaving unannounced. Confirm with the provider the procedure for medical interruptions and whether a resit is possible.
Do not remove exam materials, scratch paper, or question booklets from the room unless explicitly permitted. Return all materials as instructed before leaving.
Report any irregularity or technical problem immediately to the invigilator and ask for it to be recorded. Confirm with the provider the appeals or incident-report process after the exam.