Inspection & Testing (ET105) exam-day guide
Inspection & Testing (ET105) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID the provider requires. Confirm acceptable forms and name-matching rules with the provider before test day.
Admission/confirmation document
Bring your scheduling confirmation or admission ticket if the provider issues one. Confirm whether a printed copy is required.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether one is supplied on-screen or you must bring your own.
Writing materials
Bring pencils/pens only if the provider allows them; many testing centers supply materials and prohibit personal ones. Confirm with the provider.
Reference materials policy
Confirm whether any codebook, formula sheet, or reference is provided or permitted. Do not assume open-book access.
Personal items storage plan
Plan for where phone, watch, bag, and outerwear go. Most centers require them stored away; confirm locker availability with the provider.
Directions and arrival time
Know the test center location, parking, and the arrival time the provider specifies. Arrive early per provider instructions.
Test center contact info
Save the provider's phone number in case of delay, illness, or a scheduling problem.
Rest and logistics plan
Arrange sleep, meals, transportation, and any caregiving coverage so test day is uninterrupted.
Review of exam format
Confirm the number of questions, time limit, and whether any sections are timed separately. Verify with the provider; do not rely on secondhand reports.
Accessibility/accommodation confirmation
If you requested accommodations, confirm approval and logistics with the provider in advance. needs_review
Scratch paper/notes rule
Confirm whether scratch paper or note-taking is allowed and how it is collected. needs_review
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary notes, formulas, and common pitfalls. Confirm test center address, arrival time, and ID requirements with the provider. Prepare and pack your checklist items.
Take one short practice set under timed conditions to calibrate pacing, then review errors only. Avoid marathon cramming.
Light review only. Lay out ID, confirmation, calculator, and clothing. Charge devices you will not bring inside. Set two alarms. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and leave with buffer time for traffic and check-in. Leave prohibited items at home or in the car where possible.
Follow staff instructions for ID verification, storage of personal items, and seating. Ask staff about restroom and break procedures before the exam starts.
Read each question fully, answer confident items first, and flag uncertain ones to revisit. Watch the clock at set intervals rather than constantly. Use only permitted materials.
Ensure every question has an answer if the format penalizes blanks (confirm scoring rules with the provider). Review flagged items only if time allows.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, for future study or retake planning. Confirm with the provider when and how results are released.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted forms and name-change procedures with the provider.
Follow all test center conduct rules: no unauthorized materials, no communication with other candidates, and no leaving the testing area without staff permission.
Store phones, watches, and other personal items as directed; unauthorized devices in the testing area may be treated as misconduct.
Ask staff in advance about restroom and break procedures, since break rules and timing vary by provider.
Scoring, pass thresholds, and whether wrong answers are penalized are set by the provider; confirm these details rather than assuming.
If you arrive late or cannot attend, contact the provider immediately; rescheduling, refund, and late-arrival policies vary and must be confirmed with the provider.
If you believe there is a problem with the test environment or equipment, notify the proctor immediately rather than waiting until afterward.
Report any suspected irregularity or misconduct to the proctor; do not attempt to resolve it yourself.