ATP 105 Ethics exam-day guide
ATP 105 Ethics · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which specific forms of ID are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Admission or confirmation document
Bring your scheduling confirmation or admission ticket if the provider issues one. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know your test location and arrival time
Confirm the exact address, room, and reporting time with the provider, plus the cutoff after which late arrivals may be refused. Do a route check in advance.
Review the provider's permitted-items list
Rules on phones, watches, notes, bags, and calculators vary. Check the current candidate handbook and confirm with the provider what is allowed into the testing room.
Personal items storage plan
Most sites require personal belongings to be stored away from the test area. Confirm with the provider what storage is available and what to leave at home.
Break and scoring policy
Know in advance whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops during breaks, and how the exam is scored. Confirm with the provider; do not assume.
Accessibility or accommodation arrangements
If you need accommodations, confirm approval and logistics with the provider well before test day and bring any required documentation.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Plan a normal night's sleep, a light meal, and water before arrival. Confirm with the provider whether food or drink is allowed in the testing room.
Travel and backup plan
Plan to arrive early with a backup route or contact. Traffic and transit delays are common; build in buffer time.
Ethics content review, not cramming
In the final days, review core ethics concepts and your own notes rather than learning new material. Keep review sessions short and stop early the night before.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of delay or illness. Confirm with the provider how to report an emergency on test day.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: location, reporting time, ID requirements, and permitted items with the provider. Do light review of ethics concepts and practice reasoning through scenarios; avoid new topics. Protect sleep.
Stop heavy studying. Re-check your route and materials. Prepare ID and any allowed documents. Eat normally, hydrate, and go to bed at a regular time.
Eat a light meal, dress in layers, and arrive early with your ID and required documents. Leave prohibited items at home or stored as the provider directs. Stay calm and read instructions carefully.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers like 'best' or 'except', and answer every question. Flag uncertain items and return to them if time allows. Use breaks only as permitted. Manage your pace against the remaining time.
Follow the provider's instructions on leaving the testing area and retrieving belongings. Note any reporting timeline for results that the provider gives you.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from test center staff and proctors; their directions govern conduct in the testing room.
Present valid, unexpired identification in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted before test day.
Do not bring prohibited items such as phones, smart devices, or notes into the testing area. Confirm with the provider what is permitted and where belongings must be stored.
Do not communicate with other candidates about exam content during the test or afterward in any way that violates the provider's confidentiality rules.
Use breaks only as the provider allows, and confirm in advance whether the clock runs during breaks.
Understand the scoring and pass standard before test day: confirm with the provider how the exam is scored, whether there is a penalty for guessing, and when results are released.
Report any irregularity, illness, or equipment problem to a proctor immediately rather than trying to resolve it yourself.
If you are unsure about any policy, ask the provider directly before test day rather than relying on assumptions or secondhand information.