CEHRS exam-day guide
CEHRS · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID required by the certification provider; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms and whether a signature is required with the provider (needs_review).
Appointment confirmation and registration number
Have your appointment date, time, location or remote-testing link, and candidate/registration number available. Save a screenshot or printout if permitted.
Second form of ID, if required
Some providers or testing centers require a second ID. Confirm the current requirement with the certification provider before test day (needs_review).
Approved accommodations documentation
If you requested extra time, a separate room, or other accommodations, confirm approval in advance and bring any authorization the provider instructs you to present (needs_review).
Remote-testing system check and login details
For live remote proctoring, confirm the required browser, camera, microphone, and software, and complete any system test. Verify login/check-in steps with the provider (needs_review).
Testing center route, parking, and arrival plan
Confirm the address, parking or transit options, and recommended arrival time. Plan a backup route and allow extra time for check-in and security.
Knowledge of prohibited items and storage rules
Review what cannot be brought into the testing room, such as phones, smart watches, notes, and bags. Confirm whether the center provides secure storage or lockers (needs_review).
Scratch paper and writing utensil policy
Do not assume you may bring your own supplies. Confirm whether the testing center or remote proctor provides scratch paper and a pen or marker, and what must be returned or destroyed (needs_review).
Official candidate handbook review
Read the current handbook for test length, break rules, scoring, and misconduct policies. Rules can change, so verify details directly with the certification provider (needs_review).
Rest, food, and transportation plan
Protect sleep in the days before the exam, eat a normal meal, hydrate, and arrange reliable transportation. Avoid last-minute cramming that increases anxiety.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID requirements, testing location or remote-testing setup, and any accommodations. Read the official candidate handbook and write down questions to ask the provider. Do focused review of weak domains, then stop adding new material.
Gather your ID, confirmation, and any approved items. For remote testing, run the system check again, charge devices, and prepare a quiet, well-lit room. For a testing center, confirm the route and parking. Set two alarms and aim for a full night of sleep.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate. Arrive early or log in before the check-in time. Leave prohibited items at home or in secure storage. Keep review light: read a short summary, not new content, and avoid discussing exam details with others.
Read the instructions and verify the timer. Work at a steady pace, answer easier questions first if the format allows flagging and review, and re-read questions for words like 'except' or 'first.' Use only approved scratch paper and take breaks only as permitted.
Pause and follow the proctor's or provider's support instructions. Do not troubleshoot by opening unauthorized applications. Report the issue promptly and ask the provider how to document it.
Rules to check
Bring only items the certification provider explicitly permits. Phones, smart watches, notes, and other unauthorized materials must be stored or left outside the testing room; confirm the exact list with the provider (needs_review).
Your photo ID must match the name on your registration. If your name has changed or does not match exactly, contact the provider before test day to correct the record.
Follow all proctor instructions immediately. Do not talk, read aloud, or interact with anyone other than the proctor during the exam unless an approved accommodation allows it.
Breaks may be limited, and the clock may or may not stop during a break. Confirm the current break policy and scoring-time rules with the provider before test day (needs_review).
Do not share, record, or reproduce exam content. Unauthorized recording, copying, or discussion of exam items can void your score and may lead to disciplinary action.
Scoring and passing standards are set by the certification provider. Do not rely on unofficial claims about the passing score or number of scored questions; confirm the current policy with the provider (needs_review).