ADR Core Module exam-day guide
ADR Core Module · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID the registration name matches. If your ID uses a different name form or script, or you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Appointment confirmation and test-taker ID number
Have the confirmation email or portal screenshot available, including your candidate/eligibility number if one was issued. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Know your delivery format and platform
Confirm whether the exam is taken at a test center or proctored online, and which browser and system checks apply. For online delivery, run the platform's system test at least 24 hours ahead; if the check fails, contact support immediately rather than on test morning.
Review the current exam guide and scoring rules
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook for the number of scored questions, time limit, and pass standard. Do not rely on secondhand summaries; policies change between versions.
Confirm break and scheduling policy
Check whether breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and whether you may leave the room. These rules differ by delivery mode, so confirm with the provider.
Acceptable calculator or on-screen tool policy
Confirm whether a calculator is permitted, provided on screen, or prohibited, and whether scratch paper or a digital whiteboard is supplied. Do not bring your own unless explicitly allowed.
Arrival time and travel plan
Plan to arrive earlier than the stated check-in time to absorb delays. For online delivery, log in early to complete identity verification and room checks.
Quiet, compliant testing environment (online delivery)
Clear the desk, remove notes and devices, and check lighting and camera angle. Confirm the provider's rules on permitted items and room scans.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, charge devices, and prepare food and water for before the exam. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material.
Item-flagging and review strategy
Decide in advance how you will flag uncertain questions and how much review time to reserve. Practice this on a timed set before test day.
Emergency contact plan
Know the provider's support number and reschedule policy in case of illness or technical failure. Confirm with the provider how incidents are documented.
Read the nondisclosure and conduct agreement
Review the confidentiality terms you will accept at check-in so there are no surprises. Confirm with the provider if any clause is unclear.
Plan the day
Finish content review and switch to consolidation: revisit your own error log, redo missed questions, and confirm logistics (appointment time, location or platform, ID). Stop learning new topics. Take one final timed mixed set only if you have not done one recently, and review it the same day.
Do a light pass over high-yield frameworks and decision rules, then stop by evening. Verify the test center address and parking or transit, or complete the online system check and room setup. Confirm break and calculator policies with the provider if still unclear.
Prepare ID, confirmation, and permitted items in one place. Confirm the start time in local time zone. Do a short review of your summary sheet only, no new practice exams. Eat normally, avoid heavy alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time. If you feel unwell, check the reschedule policy now rather than in the morning.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and arrive or log in early. Reread only your one-page summary of common pitfalls. Avoid discussing questions with others. At check-in, follow proctor instructions and accept the conduct agreement.
Read the instructions and note the time limit and question count. Do a quick mental plan: pace per question, which items to flag, and how much time to reserve for review. If the interface is unfamiliar, use any tutorial or practice screen offered.
Work in passes: answer clear questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock at set checkpoints rather than every question. Read each stem fully, eliminate options, and commit to an answer before moving on. If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor or support immediately and note the time.
Use remaining time to review flagged items and ensure no question is blank unless the exam penalizes guessing, which you should confirm with the provider. Submit deliberately and confirm the submission screen before leaving.
Rules to check
Bring the ID that matches your registration exactly; if the name form or document type is uncertain, confirm with the provider before test day.
Arrive or log in at or before the stated check-in time; late arrival may forfeit your seat or appointment, and the exact cutoff is set by the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and the confidentiality agreement. Do not copy, record, or share exam content in any form.
Keep only permitted items at your station. Confirm with the provider which aids, if any, are allowed, and do not bring your own unless explicitly authorized.
Breaks and clock rules vary by delivery mode. Confirm with the provider whether breaks stop the clock and whether you may leave the testing area.
Scoring and the pass standard are set by the provider. Confirm the current number of scored questions and passing score in the official candidate handbook rather than relying on forums.
If illness, a technical failure, or another incident affects your attempt, report it immediately to the proctor or support and follow the provider's documented process for appeals or rescheduling.