CHMP exam-day guide
CHMP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification named in your admission notice. Name spelling and photo must match your registration; confirm acceptable ID types and any secondary ID requirement with the provider before test day.
Admission or scheduling confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing your test date, time, and location or remote-proctoring link. Some sites require it at check-in; confirm whether a printed copy is mandatory with the provider.
Appointment time and arrival buffer
Note the reporting time, which is usually earlier than the start time. Plan to arrive with a buffer for security screening and check-in; confirm the exact arrival window with the provider.
Route and backup transport plan
Scout the route in advance and identify a backup option. For remote testing, confirm your internet connection and a fallback (mobile hotspot) works.
Testing-center rules on personal items
Most centers restrict bags, phones, and watches to a locker or prohibit them entirely. Confirm what you may bring into the testing room with the provider.
Permitted calculator or reference materials
Check whether your exam allows a calculator, scratch paper, or reference sheet and whether these are supplied on screen or by the center. Do not assume; confirm with the provider.
Remote-testing system check (if applicable)
If testing online, run the proctor system check, test your camera and microphone, and close background applications. Confirm the required software version and room-scan procedure with the provider.
Comfort items that comply with policy
Water, a snack for the break, and layers are often allowed only in designated areas. Confirm what is permitted inside the testing room.
Review of exam format and timing
Know the number of questions, time limit, and whether sections are separately timed. Confirm the current format on the provider's official exam page, as details can change.
Rest and logistics the night before
Protect sleep, set two alarms, and lay out ID and confirmation the night before so the morning is low-friction.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's candidate-services number in case of delay, illness, or technical failure. Confirm the correct contact channel with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment details, ID requirements, and testing location or remote link with the provider. Re-read the official exam blueprint and your own weak-topic notes rather than starting new material. Take one timed practice set under exam conditions to calibrate pacing, then review errors only. Stop heavy study by the evening before.
Do a light review of high-yield lists, formulas, or frameworks you have already learned. Pack your ID, confirmation, and permitted items. Check transport or internet backup. Set alarms, avoid alcohol and late caffeine, and aim for a normal night's sleep. Do not attempt a full mock exam.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions. Leave phones and unauthorized items according to center rules. Do a brief calm breathing exercise instead of last-minute cramming, which tends to raise anxiety without adding knowledge.
Read each question fully before answering, watch the clock against your pacing plan, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Answer every question if there is no penalty for guessing, but confirm the scoring rule with the provider. Use scheduled breaks only as allowed, and report any technical or environment problem to the proctor immediately rather than trying to fix it yourself.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and permitted items specified by the provider; confirm the exact list in advance, as prohibited-item policies vary by site.
Follow all proctor instructions, including room scans, pocket checks, and sign-in and sign-out procedures for breaks.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not reproduce or share exam content afterward; most providers prohibit disclosure of questions.
Confirm the scoring and guessing policy in advance, including whether unanswered questions count against you and how scores are reported.
If you need a break, raise your hand or use the on-screen tool as instructed; unscheduled breaks may not stop the clock, so confirm the rule with the provider.
If a technical failure occurs during a remote test, pause and contact the proctor or support line immediately and document the issue; confirm the provider's incident-reporting process beforehand.
Arrive within the provider's stated window; late arrivals may be denied entry or have time deducted, so confirm the cutoff with the provider.
Leave personal devices and unauthorized materials outside the testing room; even a powered-off phone in your pocket can be treated as a violation.