CA Property & Casualty exam-day guide
CA Property & Casualty · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID with signature
Bring the same ID you used to register; the name must match your registration. Confirm with PSI (or the current CDI exam provider) whether one or two forms of ID are required. needs_review: confirm acceptable ID forms and count with the provider.
Appointment confirmation
Have your scheduling confirmation number and test-center address available. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or an electronic copy is accepted.
Test-center route, parking, and arrival time
Map the route and parking options in advance. Confirm the recommended arrival time and building access rules with the provider.
Prelicensing completion documentation
Bring proof of prelicensing course completion only if your admission instructions require it; providers often verify electronically. needs_review: confirm with PSI/CDI whether any certificate must be presented at check-in.
Candidate bulletin and content outline
Review the test-center rules, item formats, and topic weights one last time so there are no surprises on exam day.
One-page review sheet
Use a single summary sheet for California law/regulatory terms and core P&C concepts while studying. Do not carry unauthorized notes into the test room.
Sleep and nutrition plan
Set a bedtime that protects 7–8 hours of sleep and plan a normal meal and water before the exam. Avoid last-minute cramming that disrupts sleep.
Backup transportation plan
Identify a backup ride or route in case of traffic or transit delays, and aim to arrive with time to spare.
Personal-items plan
Leave phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags at home or in the car. needs_review: confirm locker availability and storage rules with the provider before exam day.
Results and retake information
Know how results are delivered and what the retake waiting period is. needs_review: confirm current result-delivery method and retake rules with PSI/CDI.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID requirements, test-center address, and arrival time with the provider. Take one timed practice exam, review weak areas from the content outline, and stop introducing new material.
Pack your ID and confirmation, confirm the route and parking, do light review only, set your alarm, and prioritize sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early (confirm the recommended arrival time with the provider), check in with your ID, and secure personal items as directed.
Read the instructions carefully, use any provided scratch materials, answer easier questions first, flag and return to harder items, and keep an eye on the clock. Review flagged questions only if time permits.
Rules to check
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration. Confirm acceptable ID forms with PSI or the current CDI exam provider.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, notes, or unauthorized materials into the test room; store personal items as directed by the proctor.
Follow all proctor instructions. No talking, sharing materials, or disruptive behavior during the exam.
Breaks are limited. Confirm with the provider whether any scheduled break is allowed and whether the exam clock continues to run.
Arrive on time. Late arrival may forfeit your appointment and fee; confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider.
Scoring and passing standards are set by CDI and the exam provider. Confirm the current passing score, result-delivery method, and retake waiting period with PSI/CDI.
The exam tests California statutes and regulations plus general property and casualty principles. No outside references or unauthorized aids are allowed.