ICC 77 exam-day guide
ICC 77 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered with. Confirm with the provider which specific ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required; do not assume a photocopy or digital copy will be accepted.
Appointment confirmation and registration number
Have your confirmation email, candidate/registration number, and the test provider's contact details saved offline (screenshot or printed) so you can access them without internet. Confirm with the provider whether printed confirmation is mandatory or optional.
Know your exact test location, room, and arrival time
Verify the address, building entrance, floor, and reporting time from your official confirmation. If testing at a centre, do a route check the day before; if testing remotely, confirm the platform, link, and system requirements with the provider.
Review the current exam format and section timing
Check the official candidate handbook or provider page for the number of questions, section time limits, and whether sections are separately timed. Formats change, so use the version dated for your exam window rather than older prep material.
Confirm permitted and prohibited items
Ask the provider in advance about calculators, notes, scratch paper, pens/pencils, watches, phones, and bags. Rules differ between test-centre and remote delivery; assume nothing is allowed unless the provider confirms it.
Confirm break policy and scoring implications
Ask whether scheduled or unscheduled breaks exist, whether the clock stops during breaks, and whether leaving the room is permitted. For remote testing, confirm whether you may leave the camera view.
Check accessibility and accommodation arrangements
If you have approved accommodations (extra time, separate room, screen-reader, etc.), confirm they appear on your booking and bring any approval letter the provider requires. Arrange this well before test day, not on the morning.
Plan arrival with a safety buffer
Aim to arrive earlier than the reporting time the provider specifies, allowing for transport delays and security/check-in. Confirm with the provider the exact cut-off after which late candidates may be refused entry.
Prepare for remote proctoring if applicable
Test your camera, microphone, browser, and internet connection in advance; close other applications; find a quiet, well-lit, private room; and keep your ID and any permitted items within reach. Confirm the provider's room and desk requirements.
Hydrate, eat, and manage energy
Eat a normal meal beforehand and bring water only if the provider permits it in the testing room. Avoid trying new caffeine levels or foods on test day.
Have a backup plan for problems
Save the provider's support phone number and know their procedure for technical failure, illness, or a missed appointment. Confirm with the provider whether rescheduling or a retake is possible and under what conditions.
Read the candidate agreement and conduct rules
Review the non-disclosure and misconduct rules you will be asked to accept at check-in, so you understand what is prohibited during and after the test.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new material to consolidation: review your own summary notes, formula sheets, and error log; do short timed practice sets under exam conditions rather than full-length cramming. Re-read the official format and rules so there are no surprises. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and permitted items in one place. Confirm travel or remote-setup logistics, and protect sleep - do not plan late-night study sessions in this window.
Do a light review only, then stop. Lay out clothing, ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Check the route or test your remote setup once more. Confirm the reporting time and any check-in steps. Set two alarms. Avoid intensive new practice questions that could dent confidence; instead skim your error log for recurring mistakes. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal and allow extra travel or setup time. Re-check ID and confirmation are packed. Arrive or log in before the reporting time the provider specifies. Keep conversations and last-minute cramming minimal; use the wait to settle your breathing and review only high-level reminders. If anything goes wrong (delay, technical issue), contact the provider immediately and note what happened.
Read the instructions and section timing carefully before starting. Work at a steady pace and keep an eye on the clock; flag or skip items you cannot resolve quickly and return if the platform allows. Read each question fully, including qualifiers such as 'not' or 'best'. Use only permitted materials. If you take a break, follow the provider's procedure exactly. If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor or support immediately rather than continuing, and record the issue.
Rules to check
Bring the original, valid photo ID in your registered name; confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and what happens if your ID does not match your registration.
Arrive or log in by the reporting time the provider specifies. Confirm with the provider the late-arrival cut-off and whether refused entry forfeits your fee.
Follow all proctor instructions and the candidate agreement. Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized materials or devices, or attempt to record or share test content; doing so can lead to invalidation.
Confirm the break policy with the provider before test day, including whether the clock runs during breaks and what you may do or access while on a break.
Confirm the scoring and reporting rules with the provider: how the exam is scored, whether wrong answers are penalized, when results are released, and how to request a review or retake.
If a technical failure, illness, or other emergency occurs, notify the provider or proctor immediately and follow their documented procedure; keep records of the incident.
For remote testing, follow the provider's room, camera, and desk rules exactly; unapproved people, devices, or materials in view may be treated as misconduct.