EBP-EAP exam-day guide
EBP-EAP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Appointment confirmation and test-center details
Save or print your scheduling confirmation with the test-center address, arrival time, and any candidate ID number. Check the provider's site the day before for location or time changes.
Login credentials for the delivery platform
If testing remotely, verify your username and password in advance and know the password-recovery path. Do not rely on autofill from a browser you will not use.
Compatible computer and browser
Run the provider's system check on the exact machine and network you will use. Confirm operating system, browser version, webcam, microphone, and bandwidth meet the published requirements.
Quiet, private, well-lit room
For remote delivery, clear the desk of papers, phones, and notes unless the provider allows specific items. Confirm with the provider whether a whiteboard or scratch paper is permitted and how it must be shown before and after the test.
Power and network backup
Charge devices and know your backup connection (for example, a mobile hotspot). Confirm the provider's policy on interruptions and whether lost time is restored.
Permitted reference materials
Check the current candidate handbook for whether any references, calculators, or formula sheets are allowed. Do not bring unapproved materials; if unsure, confirm with the provider before test day.
Personal items plan
Know where phones, watches, bags, and outerwear must be stored. Confirm with the provider whether lockers are available at the test center or whether items must be left outside the testing room.
Break and timing plan
Review the published number of questions and time allowance. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or counted against your time, and plan hydration and medication around that.
Accessibility or accommodation confirmation
If you requested accommodations, bring the approval letter or confirmation number and arrive early. Confirm with the provider how accommodations are activated on test day.
Score-report and retake policy review
Read how and when results are released and what the retake waiting period is. Confirm with the provider if the handbook does not state it clearly.
Emergency contact and provider support number
Save the provider's candidate support number so you can report a technical failure or late arrival immediately. Confirm with the provider which issues qualify for a free reschedule.
Plan the day
Reread the current candidate handbook for rules on ID, permitted items, breaks, scoring, and misconduct. Run the system check on your final machine and network, and resolve any warnings. Confirm your appointment time, time zone, and test-center address. Do a final review of weak domains using short practice sets rather than new material, and protect sleep.
Lay out your ID, confirmation, and any approved materials. Charge laptop and phone, test your webcam and microphone, and confirm the room will be quiet and private for the full session. Review the question interface and navigation so you do not lose time learning it during the test. Set two alarms and go to bed at your normal time.
Eat a normal meal and take routine medication. Arrive at the test center early or log in before the scheduled start for identity verification. Close other applications and silence notifications. Have your ID and confirmation within reach and your support number saved.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'best', 'first', or 'except'. Answer every question, flag uncertain ones, and return to them if the interface allows. Track time against the number of remaining questions rather than the clock alone. If a technical problem occurs, stop and contact support immediately; note the time and what happened. Use breaks only as permitted and return promptly.
Rules to check
Present the original, unexpired government-issued photo ID in the name on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and what to do if your name has changed.
Follow all published rules on permitted and prohibited items. Phones, smart watches, notes, and unapproved references are generally prohibited in the testing room; confirm with the provider whether lockers or storage are available.
Do not communicate with anyone other than the proctor during the test, and do not copy, photograph, or share exam content. Misconduct can lead to score cancellation; the exact process is set by the provider, so confirm the appeal route in the handbook.
Use breaks only as the provider permits. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or optional and whether break time counts against your total testing time.
Understand the scoring model before test day: whether scores are scaled, what the passing standard is, and when results are released. Confirm with the provider if the handbook does not state the passing score or reporting timeline.
If a technical failure or interruption occurs, report it to the proctor or support immediately and record the time. Do not attempt to fix platform issues yourself; confirm with the provider how incidents are documented and whether a reschedule is available.
Arrive or log in early enough for identity verification. Confirm with the provider the cutoff for late arrival and the conditions under which an appointment is forfeited.
Review the retake policy in advance, including any waiting period and fee. Confirm with the provider if the current handbook does not specify the retake window.