AMIB Asesor de Fondos exam-day guide
AMIB Asesor de Fondos · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the exact original identification document the provider requires (typically a government-issued photo ID). Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a photocopy is valid.
Exam admission / registration confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email or admission document showing your name, exam session, and any candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Exam appointment details
Note the exact date, reporting time, and venue or online access link. Arrive earlier than the stated reporting time; confirm with the provider how early you should arrive.
Permitted calculator
If a calculator is allowed, bring only the model type the provider permits. Confirm with the provider whether calculators are allowed and which models are prohibited.
Writing materials
Bring pens/pencils and any eraser the provider permits. Confirm with the provider what is supplied at the desk versus what you must bring.
Personal items plan
Know where you will leave phone, bag, and watch, since these are usually not allowed at the desk. Confirm with the provider the storage arrangements and prohibited items list.
Logistics confirmed
Plan your route and transport, and check travel time and possible delays. For online exams, test your device, camera, microphone, and internet connection in advance.
Rest and nutrition
Sleep adequately in the days before, and plan a light meal and hydration so you are not distracted during the test.
Study summary sheet
Prepare a one-page summary of key formulas, ratios, and concepts for a final review. Leave it outside the exam room or confirm with the provider whether any notes may be brought in.
Provider rules reviewed
Re-read the candidate handbook or regulations on conduct, timing, and scoring. Confirm with the provider any rule you are unsure about before exam day.
Contact details for the provider
Save the provider's contact information in case of an emergency or last-minute change. Confirm with the provider the correct channel for exam-day issues.
Plan the day
Finish active study and switch to consolidation: review your summary sheet, redo a small set of representative practice questions, and stop learning brand-new topics. Confirm exam logistics (venue or online link, reporting time, ID requirements) with the provider.
Check all permitted materials and equipment (ID, calculator, pens) and resolve any doubts with the provider. Adjust sleep schedule so you are rested on exam day.
Do a light review only of key formulas and concepts. Prepare your bag or workspace with ID, confirmation, and permitted materials. Avoid intensive cramming and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a light meal, re-check the reporting time and route or online setup, and arrive or log in early. Keep the final review brief and avoid last-minute debates with other candidates.
Read instructions carefully, note the time allocation, and answer easier questions first if the format allows. Track time against the number of questions, mark uncertain items to revisit, and leave time to transfer or verify answers.
If a technical or procedural issue arises, raise it immediately with the invigilator or support channel rather than trying to resolve it alone. Confirm with the provider in advance how such issues are handled.
Rules to check
Bring the exact original photo ID the provider requires; without valid identification you may be refused entry. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and the candidate handbook; prohibited items (phones, smart devices, unauthorized notes) must be left outside the exam area as directed.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to access unauthorized materials; misconduct can lead to invalidation of your result. Confirm with the provider the specific consequences.
Ask the invigilator or support channel before the test about permitted items, break policy, and how to handle technical problems; do not assume a policy.
Manage your own time according to the stated duration and question count; confirm with the provider the exact timing and whether there are scheduled breaks.
If you must leave the room or interrupt an online session, follow the provider's procedure; unapproved absence may affect your exam. Confirm with the provider the rules on breaks and interruptions.
Understand how the exam is scored before test day (for example, whether wrong answers are penalized) so you can decide when to guess. Confirm with the provider the scoring method.
Report any irregularity or technical failure immediately and follow the provider's escalation process; keep any reference or ticket number you are given.