C-RHI exam-day guide
C-RHI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact original ID the testing provider requires. Confirm acceptable forms and name-matching rules with the provider before test day; a mismatch between your registration name and your ID can bar entry.
Appointment confirmation and test-center details
Save a copy of your scheduling confirmation, the test-center address, and the provider's contact number offline on your phone in case connectivity fails. Confirm arrival time and reporting window with the provider.
Approved calculator or on-screen calculator policy
Confirm with the provider whether a physical calculator is permitted, which models are allowed, or whether only an on-screen calculator is provided. Do not assume; policies vary by delivery format.
Permitted accessories (scratch paper, pen, earplugs)
Many centers supply scratch materials and prohibit personal ones. Confirm what you may bring versus what is provided. needs_review: exact accessory rules depend on the provider and delivery format.
Review the published exam content outline and scoring report
Re-read the official content domains and the score-report explanation so you know how sections are weighted and what a passing result looks like. Confirm current passing-standard language with the provider.
Know the break policy in advance
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops, and whether you can access notes or your phone during breaks (usually prohibited). Plan hydration and restroom timing around this.
Prepare for security screening
Expect ID check, possibly a photo, a palm-vein or fingerprint scan, and a locker for personal items. Arrive early enough to complete screening without eating into test time.
Plan travel and a buffer
Arrive with margin for traffic, parking, and check-in. Confirm parking or transit options near the center the day before. Late arrival can forfeit your seat under provider rules.
Rest, meals, and medication plan
Protect sleep in the final nights, plan a normal meal, and follow your usual medication routine. Confirm any accommodation approvals with the provider well ahead if applicable.
Confirm accommodations status
If you requested testing accommodations, confirm in writing that they are approved and will be in place at your appointment. needs_review: approval timelines and documentation requirements vary by provider.
Read the candidate conduct agreement
Review the nondisclosure and conduct terms you will accept at check-in so you understand what is prohibited (recording, sharing content, unauthorized materials).
Backup plan for technology issues (remote delivery)
If testing remotely, confirm system requirements, run the equipment check, and know the provider's support number for connection problems. Confirm whether interruptions pause the clock.
Plan the day
Shift from learning new material to consolidating. Review your summary notes and the official content outline, focusing on weak domains identified in practice. Stop heavy new-topic study at least a day before.
Take one final timed practice set under realistic conditions, then review errors for patterns rather than memorizing items. Use results to decide what to skim, not to cram.
Confirm logistics: appointment time, address or remote-check details, ID validity, calculator policy, and break rules with the provider. Resolve any open accommodation questions now.
Protect sleep schedule. Begin going to bed and waking at times that match test-day timing so your alertness peaks during your scheduled slot.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and any provider-approved items in one place. Lay out comfortable clothing and plan your route or remote-testing workspace.
Do a light review of high-yield summaries only. Avoid new practice exams and avoid last-minute cramming that disrupts sleep.
Eat normally, hydrate, and set two alarms. Confirm the reporting time once more and note the provider's contact number.
Eat a normal breakfast, follow your usual routine, and arrive at the center or log in early per the provider's instructions. Bring only permitted items.
Skip intensive review. A brief glance at a one-page summary is fine, but avoid anxiety-driven cramming in the waiting area.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers, and flag uncertain items to revisit if the platform allows. Budget time per section based on the item count and clock.
Use breaks as permitted to reset; do not discuss content with anyone. If technology fails, notify staff or support immediately and note the time.
In the final minutes, ensure all items are answered if the format penalizes blanks, and review flagged items only if time remains.
Rules to check
Bring the exact original government-issued photo ID required by the provider; the name must match your registration. Confirm acceptable ID forms and name-change procedures with the provider before test day.
Follow all security and conduct rules: no unauthorized materials, no phones or notes in the testing room, and no recording or sharing of exam content. Violations can void your result.
Breaks are governed by provider policy. Confirm in advance whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during breaks; assume no access to notes or devices.
Scoring and passing standards are set by the certifying body. Review the official score-report explanation and confirm the current passing standard and retake policy with the provider rather than relying on secondhand claims.
Arrive within the reporting window. Late arrival may forfeit your seat and fee under provider rules; confirm the specific cutoff with the provider.
If you test remotely, meet the system and environment requirements and follow proctor instructions. Confirm how technical interruptions are handled with the provider.
Report any testing irregularity or equipment problem to staff or support immediately and ask how it will be documented; do not attempt to fix issues by restarting on your own unless instructed.
Keep your registration and results correspondence. If you need to reschedule or appeal, follow the provider's published process and deadlines, which you should confirm directly.