Greece AM Theory exam-day guide
Greece AM Theory · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Bring a valid photo ID (passport or national ID card)
Test centres in Greece typically require a government-issued photo ID with signature. Bring the same document you used at registration. If your ID is expired or the name differs from your registration record, contact the provider before test day - confirm the accepted ID types with the provider.
Bring your admission/confirmation document
Print or save the confirmation email or admission ticket showing your name, test date, time and centre address. Some centres check it at the door; confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is accepted.
Confirm the exact test centre address and arrival time
Greece test centres are concentrated in Athens and Thessaloniki, with occasional sites elsewhere. Verify the address on your confirmation, plan the route (metro/bus/taxi), and arrive ahead of the reporting time stated on your admission document. Confirm the required arrival margin with the provider.
Know your candidate/registration number
Have your registration or candidate number accessible in case centre staff need to locate your record. Do not rely on memory alone - note it on your admission document.
Check the provider's permitted-items list
Most computer-based professional exams provide scratch paper or an on-screen notepad and prohibit personal notes. Confirm with the provider whether you may bring a pen, calculator, or water; assume personal electronics and smart watches are not allowed inside the testing room.
Leave phones and smart devices at home or stored
Mobile phones, smart watches and fitness bands are almost always prohibited in the testing room. If the centre offers lockers, use them; otherwise leave devices with a companion. Confirm the centre's storage arrangements with the provider.
Plan meals, hydration and medication
Eat a normal meal before the test, bring any prescribed medication you may need, and confirm with the provider in advance if you require a medical accommodation or extra break time.
Review the format and timing, not new content
In the final days, re-read the official format description (number of questions, time limit, whether questions are multiple-choice or scenario-based) and your own summary notes. Do not start new topics the night before.
Do a timed practice set under exam conditions
Complete at least one full timed set in the final 72 hours, ideally on a computer, to rehearse pacing and screen-based question navigation.
Prepare clothing for an unfamiliar room temperature
Test rooms can be cold from air conditioning or warm in summer. Dress in layers so you can adjust without leaving the room.
Arrange transport and a backup plan
Identify a backup route or a taxi number in case of metro strikes or traffic. Athens traffic and public transport disruptions are common; build in extra time.
Sleep and stop studying at a set hour the night before
Set a firm cut-off for review the evening before the test and prioritise sleep. Fatigue costs more marks than one extra hour of revision.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam format and scoring description. Confirm the centre address, reporting time and ID requirements with the provider. Complete one full timed practice set and review only the questions you got wrong, focusing on reasoning errors rather than memorising new facts.
Consolidate your summary notes into a single one- or two-page sheet of formulas, definitions and frameworks. Check transport options to the centre and identify a backup route. Confirm any accommodation booking if you are travelling to Athens or Thessaloniki.
Do a light review of your summary sheet only - no new topics. Prepare your bag: ID, admission document, confirmation of address, medication, layers. Charge nothing you cannot bring in; leave devices at home if possible. Set two alarms. Stop studying by early evening and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, re-check the centre address and reporting time, and leave with a buffer for traffic or transport delays. Arrive before the stated reporting time. Keep your ID and admission document in an accessible pocket.
Follow staff instructions for ID verification and secure storage of personal items. Ask staff about restroom access and break rules before the test begins if anything is unclear.
Read the instructions and any tutorial screens carefully before the clock starts. Answer the questions you know first and flag uncertain ones for review, then return to them. Watch the remaining-time display and reserve the last few minutes to check that no question is left unanswered. Use breaks only as permitted by the provider.
Note which topics felt weak while the memory is fresh, in case you need to retake. Confirm with the provider how and when results are released and what the retake policy is.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from test centre staff. Failure to comply with invigilator directions can lead to removal from the test; confirm the provider's misconduct policy in advance.
Bring the ID type specified by the provider. If your ID is expired, damaged, or shows a different name from your registration, resolve it with the provider before test day - do not assume you will be admitted.
Do not bring unauthorised materials into the testing room. Phones, smart watches, notes and unauthorised calculators are typically prohibited; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Breaks are usually limited and may be scheduled rather than self-paced. Confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and whether you must be escorted.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalised and how the pass mark is set, vary by exam. Confirm the scoring method with the provider rather than relying on second-hand accounts.
Arrive by the reporting time on your admission document. Late arrivals may be refused entry; confirm the provider's late-arrival policy and the arrival margin required.
If you need a medical or other accommodation, request it from the provider well before test day - typically weeks in advance, with supporting documentation. Accommodations are rarely granted on the day.
Results and retake rules are set by the provider. Confirm how results are delivered, how long they remain valid, and any waiting period before a retake.