LLQP Life exam-day guide
LLQP Life · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original (not a photocopy) of a current passport, driver's licence, or provincial/territorial photo ID. The name must match your registration exactly. Confirm with your course provider which forms of ID it accepts before exam day.
Exam confirmation / admission letter
Print or save the confirmation email showing your exam date, time, location or online link, and candidate number. Some providers require it at check-in; confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know your login and proctoring setup (online sittings)
If you are writing remotely, test your camera, microphone, browser and internet connection the day before, and have your system-check result ready. Requirements differ by proctor, so confirm the technical checklist with your provider.
Calculator policy confirmed
Many providers supply an on-screen calculator or permit a basic non-programmable calculator; policies vary. Ask your provider in advance rather than assuming, and do not bring a phone as a substitute.
No notes, textbooks, or study aids
LLQP module exams are closed-book. Leave study material, smartwatches, earbuds and phones outside the exam area or stowed as instructed by the invigilator.
Scratch paper and pen/pencil
Bring a pen and pencil in case they are needed for calculations; in most sittings scratch paper is supplied and must be handed in. Confirm the provider's rule on whether you may bring your own.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Food and drink are usually not allowed at the desk. Eat beforehand and stay hydrated; keep any snack in a bag outside the exam room.
Plan your route and arrival time
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start so there is time for ID checks and seating. For online exams, log in early as instructed by the proctor.
Know which module(s) you are writing
LLQP certification is broken into separate module exams (commonly Life, Accident & Sickness, Segregated Funds, and Ethics), though some jurisdictions structure it differently. Verify your scheduled module and time limit with your provider.
Review the pass mark and retake policy in advance
Passing standards and rewrite rules are set by the regulator or provider and differ by jurisdiction. Confirm the mark you need and the waiting period for a rewrite before you sit.
Backup plan for technology or transport failure
Have the provider's contact number saved on your phone and know its policy on technical issues or late arrival. Report problems immediately rather than continuing a compromised sitting.
Plan the day
Stop new-topic studying. Do timed practice sets on your weakest module and review only your summary notes and error log.
Re-read the exam logistics email: start time, address or online link, ID requirements, permitted items, and the provider's cancellation/reschedule rules. Resolve any ambiguity by contacting the provider now, not on exam day.
Confirm travel or your quiet test space: route, parking or transit, and for remote sittings a private room with a door, good lighting and stable internet.
Do one light review pass of high-yield material (contract provisions, policy ownership and beneficiary rules, taxation basics, underwriting and disclosure) and then stop.
Lay out ID, confirmation letter, pen and any permitted items by the door. Charge devices and, for online exams, run the system check.
Set two alarms, aim for a normal night's sleep, and avoid cramming new material late at night.
Eat a proper meal, arrive or log in early, and skim only your one-page summary sheet rather than opening new topics.
Do a quick first pass answering what you know, flagging anything that needs calculation or rereading. Then return to flagged items with the remaining time.
Apply a process of elimination on scenario questions: identify who owns the policy, who is the beneficiary, what the question is actually asking, and which option is nonsense or out of scope.
Watch your clock: divide remaining minutes by remaining questions so you know your per-question budget, and always leave time to confirm every question has an answer.
Use any review time to check flagged questions and confirm no blanks. Submit deliberately, then note how and when your result will be released.
Rules to check
Bring original government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; candidates without acceptable ID are normally refused entry or refused the sitting.
The exam is closed-book: no notes, textbooks, phones, smartwatches, or earbuds in the exam area. Devices must be off and stowed as directed.
Follow all invigilator and proctor instructions, including any room scan, desk clear, or identification display required for remote sittings; non-compliance can void your result.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not discuss or share exam content afterwards. Exam content is confidential.
Break policy varies by provider and format; in most sittings there are no scheduled breaks and the clock keeps running. Confirm your provider's rule in advance rather than leaving the desk unannounced.
Scoring is based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. The pass mark is set by the regulator or provider; confirm the required score for your jurisdiction.
If technology fails or you believe there is an exam irregularity, stop and notify the proctor or provider immediately; requests made after the sitting are harder to resolve.
Results and rewrite eligibility are governed by your provider or provincial regulator. Confirm how results are delivered and the waiting period before a retake.