FEBU exam-day guide
FEBU · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. A passport or national ID card is the safest choice. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required; rules vary by test centre and country.
Admission confirmation / appointment details
Print or save offline the confirmation showing your test date, time, centre address and registration number. Do not rely on a live internet connection at the venue.
Name and personal details exactly as registered
Check in advance that the spelling of your name, date of birth and ID number match your registration. Discrepancies are a common reason for being turned away; contact the provider before test day if anything differs.
Centre location, route and arrival time
Reconfirm the exact address and which entrance to use. Plan to arrive well before the reporting time; lateness policies are strict and set by the provider, so confirm the cut-off with them.
Permitted items only (usually none at the desk)
Most providers prohibit notes, phones, smart watches and bags in the testing room. Assume you will store personal items in a locker and confirm with the provider what, if anything, may be taken to the desk.
Water and a light snack for the break
If breaks are scheduled, keep a drink and snack accessible in the designated area. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed inside the testing room, as many centres prohibit them.
Medication and accessibility arrangements
If you need medication, extra time or other accommodations, confirm approval and procedures with the provider in advance and bring any required documentation. Do not assume arrangements will be granted on the day.
Comfortable layered clothing
Room temperature can vary and you may be seated for hours. Dress in layers and check with the provider whether outerwear, hats or scarves must be removed or stored.
Transport and backup plan
Identify a fallback route and a contact number for the centre. Allow buffer time for traffic, public transport delays and security checks at the building entrance.
Rest and a normal meal the night before
Avoid last-minute cramming that shortens sleep. A normal meal and consistent sleep routine support attention more reliably than an all-night review.
Review the provider's test-day rules one final time
Rules on ID, prohibited items, breaks, calculators and scratch materials are set by the provider and can change. Read the current candidate handbook or confirmation email; mark anything unclear as needs_review and ask the provider directly.
Emergency contact and provider support number
Save the provider's candidate services number in case of illness, travel disruption or a query about your appointment. Confirm with the provider how to report a problem before the reporting time.
Plan the day
Confirm the appointment, centre address and reporting time in writing. Check that your ID is valid and matches your registration. Read the provider's current test-day rules on prohibited items, breaks and calculators. Do one or two timed practice sets in exam format, then stop adding new material; focus on consolidating weak areas you have already studied.
Do a light review of summaries, formulas and key definitions rather than full mock exams. Prepare the documents and items on your checklist in one place. Check transport schedules and any planned engineering works or road closures. Confirm accommodation or parking if needed.
Pack your ID, confirmation and permitted items. Reconfirm the route and set two alarms. Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day and aim for a full night's sleep. Do not start new topics; a short review of high-level structure is enough.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress in layers and leave with generous buffer time. Arrive before the reporting time; late arrival policies are set by the provider, so confirm the cut-off in advance. Leave phones, smart watches and notes stored as instructed. Use the washroom before check-in.
Present your ID and confirmation, follow staff instructions for security screening and storage of personal items, and confirm where the break area and washrooms are. If any equipment or seating issue arises, raise it with the invigilator immediately rather than after the test.
Read the instructions for each section and note the time allocation. Answer easier questions first if the format allows, flag uncertain ones and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock but avoid checking it after every question. Use scheduled breaks to stand, drink water and reset; confirm with the provider what is allowed during breaks.
Reserve time to transfer or confirm answers and to check that no question is left blank if there is no penalty for guessing. Confirm the provider's scoring rules on unanswered questions in advance.
Note anything you found unclear while it is fresh, and confirm with the provider how and when results are released and how to request a review if needed. Do not discuss specific content with other candidates in a way that breaches the provider's confidentiality rules.
Rules to check
Bring the original, valid photo ID in the name used at registration. Acceptable ID types and any secondary ID requirement are set by the provider; confirm them before test day because photocopies and expired documents are commonly refused.
Arrive by the reporting time stated on your confirmation. Late-arrival and admission cut-off policies are set by the provider; confirm the exact rule rather than assuming you will be admitted.
Do not bring notes, phones, smart watches, earbuds or other unauthorised devices into the testing room. Storage arrangements and the list of prohibited items vary by centre; confirm with the provider what must be left outside.
Follow all invigilator instructions and the provider's candidate conduct rules. Suspected cheating, impersonation or possession of prohibited materials can lead to invalidation of results; the exact sanctions are defined by the provider.
Breaks are usually scheduled and may be supervised, with no access to notes or devices. Confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are permitted and whether the clock stops during breaks.
Scoring, pass marks and any penalties for incorrect or unanswered questions are set by the provider. Confirm these rules in the current candidate handbook rather than relying on second-hand information.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider as early as possible to ask about rescheduling, withdrawal or refund options; these policies are provider-specific and time-limited.
Keep your registration details and results correspondence confidential and follow the provider's rules on sharing or discussing exam content.