SEFAZ-SP Auditor Fiscal (AFRE) exam-day guide
SEFAZ-SP Auditor Fiscal (AFRE) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed or digital copy of your registration/confirmation
Bring the confirmation showing your name, exam, date, time, and testing location. If you are unsure whether a printed copy is required, confirm with the provider and keep a digital copy as backup.
Official photo ID accepted by the provider
Use a valid government-issued photo ID with signature where required. The exact list of accepted documents varies by provider, so confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a secondary document is needed.
Know the exact testing location and arrival time
Verify the address and recommended arrival window the day before. Arrive early enough to clear security and check-in; late arrivals may be refused entry under provider rules. Confirm the arrival cutoff with the provider.
Review the provider's permitted-items list
Many exams ban phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags from the testing room. Check whether lockers or storage are available. Confirm the permitted and prohibited items with the provider rather than assuming.
Confirm whether a calculator, scratch paper, or reference material is supplied or prohibited
Do not bring these unless explicitly allowed. If the exam provides an on-screen calculator or scratch paper, that will be described in the provider's instructions. Confirm with the provider.
Plan transportation and a backup route
Account for traffic, public-transit delays, and parking. Identify a backup route or earlier departure time so a delay does not cause a missed check-in.
Prepare for hydration and a light meal before the exam
Eat a normal meal and avoid unfamiliar foods or excessive caffeine. Check whether water or snacks are allowed during breaks; confirm with the provider.
Wear layered, comfortable clothing
Testing rooms can be cold or warm. Avoid clothing with prohibited items in pockets. Confirm any dress restrictions with the provider.
Rest and avoid last-minute cramming
Prioritize sleep in the final night. A short review of formulas or key concepts is fine, but avoid learning new material that increases anxiety.
Know the exam structure and time allocation
Review the number of questions, sections, and total time so you can pace yourself. Confirm the exact structure and any section time limits with the provider.
Read the provider's candidate handbook or rules
Review conduct rules, ID requirements, break policy, and scoring. If anything is unclear, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Backup contact and emergency plan
Save the provider's contact number and know whom to call if you are delayed or have an emergency. Confirm the provider's rescheduling or emergency policy in advance.
Plan the day
Confirm your registration, ID, testing location, and arrival time. Review the provider's candidate rules and permitted-items list. Do a focused review of high-yield topics and formulas rather than new material. Prepare your bag with ID, confirmation, and any allowed items. Protect sleep and avoid all-nighters.
Do a light review of summaries and key concepts, then stop early. Lay out clothing, ID, confirmation, and transportation plan. Check the weather and transit status. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine.
Eat a light breakfast and hydrate moderately. Leave with extra time for traffic and check-in. Bring only permitted items. Arrive at the testing location within the provider's recommended window. Keep your ID and confirmation accessible for check-in.
Read instructions carefully before the timer starts. Pace yourself by section and note the time remaining. Answer easier questions first and flag difficult ones to revisit. Use scratch paper or on-screen tools only as permitted. If a break is allowed, confirm the rules before leaving the room. Watch the clock and reserve time to review flagged items.
Rules to check
Bring only items the provider explicitly permits. Phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags are commonly prohibited in the testing room; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Present a valid, accepted photo ID at check-in. The exact accepted documents vary by provider, so confirm with the provider before exam day.
Arrive within the provider's recommended arrival window. Late arrivals may be refused entry; confirm the cutoff and rescheduling policy with the provider.
Follow all instructions from proctors and testing staff. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam or breaks.
If breaks are allowed, follow the provider's break rules and leave and return within the permitted time. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Do not attempt to remove exam materials, notes, or scratch paper from the testing room unless explicitly permitted.
Scoring rules, passing thresholds, and whether wrong answers are penalized vary by exam. Confirm the scoring method with the provider rather than assuming.
If you experience a technical problem or an emergency, notify the proctor immediately and follow the provider's incident procedure.