CeRER exam-day guide
CeRER · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Confirmation of your booking
Carry the booking confirmation (printed or on your phone) showing date, time, and test-centre address or online proctoring link. Confirm with the provider whether printouts are mandatory.
Appointment time and arrival buffer
Note your scheduled start and plan to arrive well before it. Confirm with the provider the exact arrival window and what happens if you are late.
Test-centre location and route
Check the address and transport options the day before. If you are testing online, confirm the platform, browser requirements, and a quiet, private room.
Permitted items only
Expect personal belongings to be stored away. Confirm with the provider what you may keep at your desk (for example, ID and any permitted materials) and what is prohibited.
Any approved accommodations
If you requested extra time or other adjustments, carry the approval confirmation and confirm with the provider how it will be applied on the day.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan sleep, meals, and travel so you arrive calm. Avoid last-minute cramming that displaces rest.
Light review notes only
Bring a short summary of key concepts for a brief glance before the test, then put it away. Do not bring unauthorised reference material into the test room.
Water and a snack for afterwards
Confirm with the provider whether drinks or snacks are allowed during breaks or at the desk; otherwise keep them in storage for after the test.
Backup plan for technology
For online testing, confirm the provider's rules on power, internet backup, and what to do if the connection drops.
Plan the day
Finish your study plan with targeted review of weak areas rather than new material. Re-read the exam structure and question style, confirm your booking details and ID, and check the test-centre route or online platform setup. Shift toward earlier sleep.
Do a light pass over your summary notes and stop studying early enough to rest. Pack your ID, booking confirmation, and permitted items. Confirm the start time and arrival window with the provider. Avoid heavy meals, alcohol, and late screens.
Eat a normal meal, arrive with buffer time, and keep review minimal. At the centre, follow check-in and ID verification instructions; online, complete system checks and clear your desk before the proctor joins.
Read each question fully, note the time available and pace yourself, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Answer every question unless the format penalises wrong answers; confirm with the provider whether unanswered items score zero and whether there is negative marking. Use breaks only as permitted and return within the stated time.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in your registered name; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if ID is missing or mismatched.
Follow all instructions from centre staff and proctors; unauthorised materials, devices, or communication during the test can lead to removal or score cancellation. Confirm with the provider the exact prohibited-items list.
Confirm with the provider the rules on breaks, including whether they are scheduled or on request, whether the clock stops, and whether you may leave the room.
Confirm with the provider how the test is scored, including pass marks, whether unanswered questions count as wrong, and whether any negative marking applies.
If you need to reschedule or cancel, confirm with the provider the deadline and any fees; do not assume a policy applies.
If something goes wrong on the day (illness, technical failure, or a disruption), tell staff or the proctor immediately and confirm with the provider how to report it and what remedies exist.