EXIN Kanban Foundation exam-day guide
EXIN Kanban Foundation · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID (passport, driver's licence, or national ID card) with a signature and photo. The name must match the name on your exam registration exactly. A mismatch can prevent you from sitting the exam. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted for your delivery format (online proctored vs. test centre).
Exam appointment confirmation and login details
Have the confirmation email, your candidate/registration number, and the exam access link or platform login ready. For online-proctored delivery, test your login before exam day. Confirm with the provider how access is delivered if you have not received it 24 hours before the appointment.
Stable internet connection and a backup plan
For online-proctored exams, use a wired or stable connection and know how to tether to a phone if it drops. Run the provider's system check in advance. If you are at a test centre, confirm the address and travel time instead. Confirm with the provider what happens if a disconnection interrupts your exam.
Compatible computer, browser, and webcam
Online proctoring usually requires a webcam, microphone, and a supported browser version, with other applications closed. Test all of this at least 24 hours ahead. Requirements vary by provider, so confirm the exact technical checklist with the provider.
Quiet, private, well-lit room
For remote exams, clear your desk of notes, phones, and smart devices, and tell household members not to enter. Proctors commonly ask for a 360-degree room scan. Confirm with the provider which items are allowed on the desk (for example water or tissues).
Know the exam format and timing
Be clear on the number of questions, time limit, and pass mark before you start. EXIN multiple-choice exams are commonly scored with a scaled pass mark, but the exact number of questions and pass score for Kanban Foundation should be confirmed with the provider or the official exam specification.
Review your own summary of the Kanban core practices
Bring a one-page personal summary (not to be used during the exam) covering visualize the workflow, limit WIP, manage flow, make policies explicit, implement feedback loops, and improve collaboratively. Use it in the final hours to consolidate, then put it away.
Know the key metrics and terms cold
Be able to explain lead time vs. cycle time, throughput, WIP, Little's Law, cumulative flow diagrams, and the difference between a Kanban board and a Kanban system. These distinctions are frequent exam topics; practise defining each in one sentence.
Plan breaks, food, and medication around the slot
Eat before the exam and keep water nearby if permitted. If you take medication or need accessibility adjustments, arrange them with the provider in advance. Confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Scratch paper and pen only if permitted
Many proctored exams allow blank paper or an on-screen notepad, but rules differ. Do not assume. Confirm with the provider what is allowed, and have it ready and shown to the proctor if required.
Backup contact for the provider's support desk
Save the provider's candidate support phone number or chat link so you can reach them quickly if the platform fails or your appointment details are wrong. needs_review: the exact support channel depends on your delivery partner.
Watch or clock visible in the room
A visible clock helps you pace without relying only on the on-screen timer. Some proctoring rules restrict watches, especially smartwatches. Confirm with the provider whether a simple analogue clock or the on-screen timer is the expected way to track time.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment time, time zone, and delivery format in writing. Run the provider's system test if the exam is online proctored. Re-read the official exam specification and syllabus to check topic weighting, then build a short list of your three weakest areas and study only those. Do one timed practice set under exam conditions and review every wrong answer for the underlying principle, not just the correct option.
Do a second focused pass on flow metrics and the core Kanban practices. Write your one-page summary from memory, then check it against your notes. Stop adding new material after this point; consolidation beats new input. Prepare your ID, confirmation email, and room setup so nothing is left to the last minute.
Do a light review of your summary only, then stop. Check the exam start time in your local time zone and set two alarms. Charge devices, test the webcam and microphone, and clear your desk. Confirm with the provider any last details such as allowed desk items or the check-in process. Get a full night's sleep rather than cramming.
Eat a proper meal and avoid heavy caffeine if you are prone to anxiety. Log in or arrive early as instructed by the provider, typically well before the start time to allow ID checks and room scans. Keep your ID and confirmation within reach. Close all other applications and silence phones and notifications. Do not attempt last-minute cramming; a brief glance at your summary is enough.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'best', 'primary', or 'not'. Answer the questions you know first and flag uncertain ones to revisit. For scenario questions, identify which Kanban practice or metric the question is really testing. Manage the clock: if the exam has a per-question average, check your pace at the halfway point. Use remaining time to review flagged items, but change an answer only when you have a clear reason.
Note whether your provisional result is shown on screen or sent later, and keep the confirmation of completion. If a technical problem occurred, contact the provider's support desk immediately and ask for it to be logged. Confirm with the provider how and when your official result and certificate will be issued.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID required by the provider and ensure the name matches your registration. If your ID name differs from your registration, contact the provider before exam day; do not assume an exception will be made.
Follow all proctor instructions, including room scans, showing your desk, and closing other applications. Refusal or non-compliance can lead to your exam being voided. The specific proctoring rules depend on the delivery partner, so confirm them with the provider in advance.
Do not use unauthorised materials, notes, phones, smartwatches, or second screens during the exam. Keep only items the provider explicitly permits on your desk.
Do not communicate with anyone other than the proctor during the exam. For online exams, keep the door closed and other people out of the room.
Breaks: scheduled breaks are uncommon in short certification exams. If you need an unscheduled break, follow the proctor's instruction; the clock may keep running. Confirm with the provider whether any breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Scoring: EXIN multiple-choice exams are generally scored against a pass mark set by the exam specification, and some items may be unscored pilot questions. Do not assume every question counts equally. Confirm the pass mark and scoring method with the provider or the official exam specification.
If the platform fails, a disconnection occurs, or you believe a question is faulty, note the details and contact the provider's support desk as soon as possible. Do not attempt to fix the situation by restarting repeatedly without instruction.
Results and certificates are issued according to the provider's process. Do not rely on an on-screen provisional result as final. Confirm with the provider the timeline and how to access your official record.