Quebec AMF Broker exam-day guide
Quebec AMF Broker · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID that matches the name on your registration (driver's licence or passport are typical). Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a second piece is required.
Confirmation of registration and appointment details
Have the confirmation email or letter with the exam time, location or online access link, and any candidate number. Save an offline copy in case of connectivity problems.
Exact name match
Check that the name on your ID matches your registration exactly; a mismatch can delay or block admission. Contact the provider in advance if a correction is needed.
Allowed reference materials
The AMF examination rules on permitted documents (for example whether any legislative or regulatory texts may be consulted) must be confirmed with the provider; do not assume anything is allowed.
Calculator or scratch materials
Confirm whether a calculator, scratch paper, or pen is permitted and whether the provider supplies them. Do not bring unapproved electronics.
Logistics plan
Know the route, travel time, parking or transit, and arrive with a buffer. For remote proctoring, test your equipment, camera, microphone, and internet connection ahead of time.
Personal items plan
Plan where to leave phone, watch, bag, and notes; most providers require these to be stored away from the testing area. Confirm the provider's storage rules.
Rest and nutrition
Sleep well the night before and eat a normal meal; avoid heavy caffeine if you are sensitive. Bring water only if the provider permits it at the desk.
Review plan for weak areas
Bring a short, handwritten summary of your weakest topics for last-minute review before entry, then store it away as required.
Read the candidate handbook
Review the provider's current candidate handbook for conduct, timing, and scoring rules, since these can change.
Plan the day
Shift from learning new material to consolidation: review summary sheets for your weakest areas, redo a limited set of practice questions under timed conditions, and stop heavy study by the evening before. Reconfirm exam time, location or access link, and ID requirements with the provider.
Do a light review only, prepare clothes and documents, charge devices, confirm transport, and set two alarms. Avoid cramming new topics; protect sleep. If you feel unwell, check the provider's policy on rescheduling or illness before the exam day.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early with a buffer, and avoid last-minute discussion of difficult topics with other candidates. At check-in, follow ID and personal-item instructions exactly.
Read the instructions and note the time allocation. Do a quick pass to answer questions you know, mark uncertain ones, and return to them; watch the clock so you leave time to review.
Work steadily, read each question fully, and watch for qualifiers such as 'except' or 'best'. If a break is offered, confirm the rules before leaving your seat, and return on time.
Use remaining time to check that every question is answered and that marked items have been revisited. Confirm with the provider whether results are immediate or issued later, and keep your confirmation documents.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and materials the provider permits; confirm the accepted ID forms and whether a second piece is required before exam day.
Follow all instructions from the invigilator or proctor, including rules on personal items, electronics, and leaving the testing room; ask the provider in advance if anything is unclear.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not attempt to access notes, devices, or unauthorized materials; treat any ambiguity as a reason to ask the proctor.
Confirm the provider's rules on breaks, including whether they are permitted, whether the clock stops, and what happens if you leave the room.
Understand the scoring and pass-mark rules from the provider's current documentation; do not rely on secondhand claims about the passing score or question weighting.
If you experience a technical or personal problem during the test, notify the proctor immediately and ask how it will be documented, rather than trying to resolve it silently.
Review the provider's policy on rescheduling, cancellation, and illness before the exam day so you know your options if something goes wrong.
Keep your registration confirmation and any result documentation; contact the provider directly with any questions about next steps after the exam.