III IC-24 exam-day guide
III IC-24 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID whose name matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required; do not assume a digital copy will be accepted.
Exam appointment confirmation and admission details
Have the confirmation email or letter with your appointment time, test center address (or online-proctoring link), and any candidate number available. Confirm with the provider how admission documents are delivered and whether printing is required.
Login and proctoring credentials (if testing remotely)
Verify your account username, password, and any one-time passcode method in advance. Confirm with the provider which browser, webcam, microphone, and system-check tool are required, and run the system check before exam day.
Permitted reference materials
Determine whether the exam is open-book and, if so, which documents are allowed. Confirm with the provider the exact permitted-materials policy; bring only what is explicitly allowed.
Approved calculator or none
Check whether a calculator is permitted, prohibited, or supplied on screen. Confirm with the provider the allowed model or built-in tool; do not bring your own unless explicitly authorized.
Knowledge of the exam format and time allocation
Review the published number of questions, time limit, question types, and whether sections are timed separately. Confirm with the provider any details not stated in your candidate handbook.
Scratch paper and writing instrument policy
Find out whether scratch paper, a whiteboard, or an on-screen notepad is provided and whether you may bring your own. Confirm with the provider, since rules differ between test centers and remote proctoring.
Break policy understood in advance
Know whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or unavailable, and whether the clock stops during breaks. Confirm with the provider; do not plan on unscheduled breaks unless the handbook states they are allowed.
Scoring and results policy reviewed
Understand the passing standard, whether wrong answers are penalized, and when and how results are released. Confirm with the provider any scoring detail not published in official materials.
Arrival time and late-arrival policy
Plan to arrive or log in earlier than the stated start time. Confirm with the provider the required arrival margin and what happens if you are late; forfeiture rules vary.
Logistics for the day
Plan travel, parking or transit, and a backup connection for remote testing. Arrange meals, medication, and rest so you are not managing logistics during the exam.
Personal items storage plan
Expect that bags, phones, watches, and notes must be stored away from the testing area. Confirm with the provider where personal items go and what is prohibited at the workstation.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new material. Review your own error log and summary notes, focusing on topics you have repeatedly missed. Re-read the candidate handbook for format, permitted materials, ID, and arrival rules, and confirm with the provider anything ambiguous. Do a timed practice set under exam conditions to check pacing, then protect sleep.
Light review only: skim key definitions, formulas, or frameworks and your personal list of traps. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and permitted items in one place. For remote testing, run the system check and test your webcam, microphone, and connection. Confirm the start time and location or link. Set two alarms, avoid heavy study late in the day, and get a normal night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate moderately. Recheck that your ID and confirmation are with you, arrive or log in with the required margin, and avoid last-minute cramming of new topics. Close unnecessary applications and silence devices. Use the restroom before the clock starts if permitted.
Read the instructions and note the time limit and question count. Answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them if the platform allows review. Watch the clock against your pacing plan, but do not rush accuracy. If a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting silently. Use only permitted materials and take breaks only as the rules allow.
Note which topics felt weak while the memory is fresh, and confirm with the provider how and when results will be released. Do not discuss exam content in detail with others, since confidentiality terms may apply.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID required by the provider; the name must match your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a second ID is needed.
Follow all proctor instructions and the published candidate agreement. Prohibited items and behaviors, including phones, notes, and unauthorized communication, can lead to removal or score cancellation; confirm the full list with the provider.
Do not share, record, or reproduce exam questions or content. Confidentiality terms typically apply, and violations may void your result.
Take breaks only as the rules permit, and know in advance whether the clock runs during breaks. Confirm with the provider whether scheduled or optional breaks exist and how they affect your time.
Understand the scoring and passing standard before test day, including whether unanswered or wrong answers are penalized. Confirm with the provider any scoring detail not stated in official materials.
If a technical or personal issue arises during the exam, notify the proctor immediately and follow their instructions rather than continuing unaided.
Arrive or log in by the required time. Late arrival may result in forfeiture of your appointment or fee; confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider.