ANAC ISCR Theoretical Exam (AVSEC Security Screening Instructor) exam-day guide
ANAC ISCR Theoretical Exam (AVSEC Security Screening Instructor) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID document in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital copy.
Exam admission or confirmation document
Print or save the confirmation showing your candidate number, test location or session link, and start time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Approved writing materials
Bring pens or pencils only if the provider permits them. Confirm with the provider what is supplied at the desk and what is prohibited.
Any permitted reference material
Assume the exam is closed-book unless the provider states otherwise in writing. Confirm with the provider whether any regulatory text, checklist, or calculator is allowed.
Personal medication and necessary accessibility arrangements
Carry only what you medically need and declare it at check-in. If you require extra time, a separate room, or other accommodation, confirm with the provider that it has been approved in advance.
Travel and arrival plan
Confirm the exact address or platform, the check-in window, and the late-arrival cut-off with the provider. Plan to arrive with buffer time for security checks at the venue.
Knowledge of the exam structure
Know the number of questions, time limit, question format, pass mark, and whether sections are weighted. Confirm these details with the provider rather than assuming them.
Rest and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the final nights and eat normally before the session. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material the night before.
Review of weak areas only
Use your own notes to revisit known weak topics such as screening procedures, prohibited items, access control, or instructor competencies. Do not attempt to learn new content at this stage.
Plan for personal items
Leave bags, phones, smart watches, and notes outside the test room as instructed. Confirm with the provider where these can be stored.
Backup contact for the provider
Save the provider's contact number or email in case of transport disruption, illness, or a technical problem with an online session.
Calm pre-test routine
Decide in advance on a short breathing or settling routine to use in the minutes before the start, so you begin focused rather than rushed.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics in writing: venue or platform, start time, check-in window, ID requirements, permitted items, and any approved accommodation. Resolve every open question with the provider now rather than on the day.
Do a final diagnostic pass over your own notes. List the three to five topics where your recall is weakest and schedule short review blocks for them over the next two days.
Review the structure of the exam and practise pacing: estimate how many minutes you can spend per question and how much time to reserve for review at the end.
Check travel arrangements, parking, or your internet connection and device if the session is online. Test any required software and log-in in advance.
Do a light review of summaries and key definitions only. Stop studying early enough to sleep at your normal time; sleep is more valuable than one more hour of revision.
Prepare clothing, ID, confirmation document, and permitted materials in one place. Charge devices and set two alarms.
Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine if you are sensitive to it, and arrive or log in with buffer time. Reread your short list of key points for no more than a few minutes.
Present your ID and confirmation, declare any permitted items, and follow staff instructions on phones, bags, and seating. Ask for clarification if any instruction is unclear.
Read each question fully, including qualifiers such as 'not' or 'best'. Answer the questions you know first and mark uncertain ones for return rather than stalling.
Return to marked questions, eliminate clearly wrong options, and commit to an answer. Change an answer only when you can identify a specific reason it is wrong.
Check that every question has a response and that your details are correct. Submit within the time limit; confirm with the provider in advance how the session ends and whether submission is automatic.
Note which topics felt difficult while memory is fresh, for future professional development. Ask the provider about the result timeline and the appeals or retake process.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID in the name used at registration and present it at check-in. If your ID is lost, damaged, or in a different name, contact the provider before the exam; do not assume an alternative document will be accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators or proctors immediately. Confirm with the provider in advance what is prohibited in the test room, including phones, smart watches, notes, and bags, and where those items must be stored.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not attempt to copy, photograph, record, or share exam content. Attempting to obtain or distribute questions is misconduct and may lead to invalidation.
Ask the invigilator or proctor before leaving your seat. Confirm with the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted, whether the clock stops, and what supervision applies during any absence.
Raise your hand or use the designated channel to report a problem such as a faulty device, unclear question, or disturbance. Do not attempt to fix equipment yourself.
Answer in the format the exam requires and check that each response is recorded. Confirm with the provider whether there is a penalty for incorrect answers before deciding whether to guess on unanswered questions.
Comply with any declared accommodation, such as extra time or a separate room, exactly as approved. Do not request changes to arrangements on the day unless an emergency arises.
Treat exam content as confidential. Do not discuss specific questions with other candidates after the session; discuss only general topics and your own preparation.