ICDL IT Security exam-day guide
ICDL IT Security · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID document in the name you registered with. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts and whether a second form is required.
Booking confirmation and candidate number
Have the confirmation email or printed copy and any candidate/registration number available so staff can locate your booking quickly.
Know your test centre location and travel plan
Check the address, entrance, and arrival time in advance; plan to arrive with buffer time for transport delays and security checks.
Arrive early
Aim to be at the centre well before the scheduled start. Confirm with the provider the exact arrival window and late-arrival policy.
Read the current test regulations
Review the candidate handbook or regulations supplied by your provider for rules on permitted items, breaks, and conduct.
Confirm what is allowed in the test room
Ask the provider whether notes, phones, smart watches, or bags are permitted or must be stored. Do not assume; policies vary.
Know the test format and duration
Confirm the number of questions or tasks, time limit, and pass mark from official provider information before test day.
Plan for accessibility or special arrangements
If you need extra time or other adjustments, confirm approval with the provider in advance; arrangements are usually not granted on the day.
Prepare for the test interface
If a practice or demo test is available from the provider, use it to get familiar with navigation, flagging, and review functions.
Rest and logistics
Get normal sleep, eat beforehand, and bring water only if the provider permits it in the test room.
Plan the day
Review the official syllabus or skill areas and your weak topics; do short practice sessions rather than cramming new material. Re-read the provider's candidate regulations and confirm your booking details, ID requirements, and centre address.
Do a light review of key concepts and any notes you are allowed to use before the test. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and travel plan. Avoid last-minute schedule changes and get a normal night's sleep.
Eat normally, recheck the centre address and travel time, and leave early. Carry only what the provider permits; leave prohibited items at home or plan storage. Arrive within the provider's stated arrival window.
Follow staff instructions for ID checks and seating. Read each question or task fully, answer the straightforward ones first, flag uncertain items, and use the review function if available. Watch the time and keep a few minutes to check unanswered items before submitting. Raise your hand for technical problems rather than fixing them yourself.
Rules to check
Bring the ID document required by the provider and present it when asked; you may be refused entry without acceptable ID.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and centre staff; their directions take precedence during the test.
Do not bring or use unauthorised materials or devices. Confirm with the provider what is prohibited and where to store personal items.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not attempt to copy, share, or record test content.
If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for staff guidance. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Report any technical fault or disturbance to staff immediately; do not attempt to resolve it yourself.
Scoring is based on the provider's published criteria. Confirm the pass mark, question weighting, and whether incorrect answers are penalised before test day.
Results and certificate arrangements are set by the provider. Confirm how and when results are issued and what the retake policy is.