ICC M3 exam-day guide
ICC M3 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Appointment confirmation
Print or save the scheduling email with your test date, time, and location or online-proctoring link. Confirm arrival time with the provider, since check-in windows vary.
Login and system check for remote testing
If testing online, run the provider's system/equipment check ahead of time and confirm browser, webcam, microphone, and connection requirements with the provider.
Test-center rules on personal items
Plan for where to store phone, bag, and notes. Most centers restrict items at the desk; confirm the specific storage policy with the provider.
Allowed reference materials
ICC exams may permit specific code books or references. Confirm the exact permitted list and edition with the provider before assuming anything is allowed.
Permitted calculator
Confirm whether a calculator is allowed and which models. Do not assume a personal calculator is permitted; ask the provider.
Scratch paper and writing instrument policy
Many providers supply these and prohibit bringing your own. Confirm with the provider rather than bringing your own.
Know the exam format and timing
Confirm number of questions, time limit, and whether questions are multiple-choice or another format. Do not rely on secondhand descriptions.
Scoring and pass point
Confirm the passing score and whether results are immediate or delayed with the provider. Score scales can change.
Break policy
Ask the provider in advance whether breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops. Policies differ by delivery method.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan travel time, parking or transit, and a backup route. Aim to arrive early; late arrival rules vary and should be confirmed with the provider.
Retake and rescheduling rules
Confirm the rescheduling deadline, fees, and retake waiting period with the provider so you are not surprised if plans change.
Plan the day
Reconfirm appointment time, location or proctoring link, and ID requirements with the provider. Complete any remote system check. Review your weakest topics at a high level rather than cramming new material.
Confirm exactly which references and tools are permitted and gather only those items. Resolve any uncertainty with the provider now, not on test day.
Do a light review of key concepts and formulas. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and allowed items in one place. Confirm travel or setup logistics. Get a full night of sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions, and avoid last-minute studying of unfamiliar material. Keep your phone and personal items stowed as directed.
Read each question fully, watch your time against the question count, answer confident items first, and flag uncertain ones to revisit. Use only permitted references and tools. Follow proctor instructions exactly.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor and test-center instructions, including rules on personal items, phones, and leaving the testing area.
Use only references, calculators, and materials explicitly permitted; confirm the allowed list with the provider in advance.
Do not communicate with other candidates or share exam content; treat all questions as confidential.
Confirm the break policy with the provider and understand whether the timer runs during breaks.
Confirm the scoring method and passing score with the provider; results timing and reporting vary.
Confirm rescheduling, cancellation, and retake policies with the provider before test day.
If a technical problem occurs during a remote exam, stop and contact the proctor or provider support immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.