HI Landscape exam-day guide
HI Landscape · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you used to register. If your registration name differs from your ID, or you plan to use a secondary ID, confirm with the provider what is accepted before test day.
Confirmation email or appointment details
Save the scheduling confirmation offline (screenshot or PDF) with your test time, location or remote-testing link, and any candidate ID number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Know your delivery format
Determine in advance whether the exam is taken at a test center or proctored online, since equipment and check-in steps differ. If unsure, confirm with the provider.
Remote-testing system check
If testing online, run any required equipment or compatibility check ahead of time and confirm the supported browser, camera, microphone, and internet requirements with the provider.
Allowed reference materials
Check the provider's list of permitted items (for example, whether any notes, calculators, or reference sheets are allowed). Do not assume anything is permitted; confirm with the provider.
Scratch materials policy
Confirm whether scratch paper, a whiteboard, or an on-screen notepad is provided or prohibited, and how it must be handled during and after the test.
Break and timing rules
Review whether breaks are scheduled or optional and how they affect the clock. Policies vary, so confirm with the provider rather than relying on assumptions.
Scoring and results timeline
Know how the exam is scored, whether results are immediate or delayed, and how to access your score report. Confirm the specifics with the provider.
Logistics plan
For an in-person test, plan your route and arrive with buffer time; for a remote test, secure a quiet, private space and close other applications. Confirm arrival or check-in timing with the provider.
Rest and readiness
Get normal sleep, eat beforehand, and bring water if permitted. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material; review summaries instead.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook or rules page and note every logistics detail (ID, arrival time, permitted items, break policy). Take one or two timed practice sets to rehearse pacing, then stop adding new topics and focus on reviewing your own notes and weak areas.
Confirm your appointment time, location or testing link, and ID requirements. Prepare and lay out everything you plan to bring, charge devices, and check any required software. Do a light review only, then stop early and protect your sleep.
Eat a normal meal, re-check your ID and confirmation, and leave or log in with buffer time. Skim a one-page summary of key concepts rather than deep-diving. If anything is unclear about check-in, contact the provider rather than guessing.
Read each question fully, watch the clock against your pacing plan, and flag uncertain items to revisit rather than stalling. Use permitted breaks as allowed by the rules. Before submitting, confirm you have answered all items and followed any required review steps.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired identification matching your registration; confirm the provider's accepted ID types in advance.
Follow all check-in and proctoring instructions, including any identity verification or room scan for remote testing.
Do not bring or use unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Follow the provider's rules on breaks, including whether they are timed and whether you may leave the testing area.
Do not communicate with others about exam content during the test or share exam questions afterward, per the provider's confidentiality terms.
Understand how the exam is scored and what constitutes a passing result before test day; confirm scoring details with the provider.
If a technical problem or emergency occurs, notify the proctor or provider immediately and follow their instructions rather than continuing on your own.