DE Security Guard exam-day guide
DE Security Guard · 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 forms of ID are accepted and whether a second ID is required.
Admission or authorization document
Carry any printed or emailed confirmation, authorization-to-test, or scheduling notice the provider issues. Confirm with the provider whether a physical copy is required.
Appointment details
Know the exact test date, arrival time, and address or remote-session link. Arrive earlier than the stated check-in time to allow for ID verification.
Directions and parking plan
Scout the route and parking or transit options in advance so a delay does not cost you your seat. Confirm with the provider how late arrivals are handled.
Prohibited-items plan
Leave phones, smartwatches, notes, and study materials out of the testing room or in a secured locker as directed. Confirm with the provider what storage is available.
Remote-testing setup (if applicable)
If testing online, verify camera, microphone, browser, and internet meet requirements ahead of time and complete any system check. Confirm with the provider the exact technical requirements.
Rest and fuel
Sleep well the night before and eat a normal meal beforehand so you are alert for the full session.
Pacing plan
Know the number of questions and time limit, and decide in advance how many minutes per question you can afford. Confirm with the provider the exact format and timing.
Scoring and retake awareness
Understand how the exam is scored and what happens if you do not pass. Confirm with the provider the passing standard and any retake or waiting-period rules.
Emergency contact and provider number
Save the testing provider's contact number in case of illness, travel delay, or a technical problem before or during the session.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment time, location or link, and ID requirements with the provider. Review weak topics with short practice sets rather than cramming new material, and stop heavy study the night before.
Prepare your ID, confirmation document, and any allowed items in one place. Check the weather and travel plan, and arrange backup transportation if needed.
Do a light review of key concepts and your pacing plan only. Verify your alarm, set out clothes and documents, and get a full night's sleep. If testing remotely, run the system check one final time.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early, and leave prohibited items behind or secured. Re-read the rules on ID and conduct so check-in goes smoothly.
Read each question fully, answer the easier items first if the format allows, and flag uncertain ones to revisit. Watch the clock against your pacing plan and use any scheduled breaks as directed.
If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone, and note the time so the issue can be documented.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID in your registered name; confirm with the provider which forms are accepted and whether additional identification is needed.
Follow all proctor instructions and testing-room rules, including rules on notes, devices, and talking; violations can lead to score cancellation.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or study materials into the testing area; confirm with the provider where personal items may be stored.
Arrive at or before the stated check-in time; confirm with the provider how late arrivals and absences are treated.
Ask the proctor before taking any break or leaving the room, and confirm with the provider the break rules for your exam format.
Report any technical or environmental problem to the proctor immediately so it can be documented.
Understand the scoring and passing standard in advance; confirm with the provider how results are reported and what retake rules apply.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider as early as possible to ask about rescheduling; confirm with the provider the rescheduling policy and any fees.