ATP 108 exam-day guide
ATP 108 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification your provider requires. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a secondary ID is needed.
Appointment confirmation and test-center details
Have your confirmation email, registration number, and the test-center address and phone number saved offline as well as on your phone.
Know your arrival time and check-in window
Arrive at the time your provider specifies. Confirm with the provider how early to arrive and what happens if you are late.
Review the candidate handbook / test-day instructions
Re-read the provider's rules on permitted items, calculators, scratch materials, and electronic devices. Confirm with the provider if anything is unclear.
Permitted aids (calculator, scratch paper, reference sheet)
Only bring aids the provider explicitly allows. Confirm with the provider which models or materials are permitted; do not assume.
Storage plan for phone and personal items
Plan to leave your phone, smartwatch, and bags in your vehicle or a locker. Most providers prohibit bringing electronics into the testing room.
Comfort items allowed in the room
Bring layers, water, and any permitted medication. Confirm with the provider what may be taken into the testing room.
Logistics: route, parking, and backup transport
Plan the route and a backup option, and build in buffer time for traffic, parking, and security screening.
Rest and nutrition plan
Prioritize sleep the night before and eat a normal meal. Avoid trying new caffeine levels or foods on exam day.
Scoring and results expectations
Know how and when results are released and whether a pass/fail or scaled score is reported. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, and permitted items with the provider. Do a light review of your weakest areas and one timed practice set, then stop heavy new learning. Prepare your bag and documents the night before the 72-hour window ends.
Do a short, low-stress review of key formulas, definitions, or frameworks only. Lay out ID, confirmation, and permitted aids. Confirm the route and parking. Get a full night's sleep; avoid cramming late.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and arrive at the specified time. Leave electronics in the car or locker. Do a brief mental warm-up, not new content.
Read the instructions and time limits carefully. Do an initial pass answering confident questions, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Track remaining time at checkpoints. Use breaks only as permitted, and confirm break rules with the provider before the test begins.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired identification in the exact form the provider requires; you may be denied entry without it. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all instructions from test-center staff and proctors; failure to comply can result in dismissal.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronics out of the testing room unless the provider explicitly permits them.
Use only approved aids (calculator, scratch materials, reference sheets); confirm the approved list with the provider before test day.
Breaks are typically scheduled and monitored; confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Do not discuss, record, or share exam content; most providers prohibit disclosing questions and treat violations as misconduct.
Understand how your exam is scored and what constitutes a passing result; confirm score reporting and retake policy with the provider.
If a technical or personal issue arises during the test, raise it with the proctor immediately rather than waiting until afterward.