CNBV PLD/FT Certification exam-day guide
CNBV PLD/FT Certification · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the exact identification document the provider requires (typically a government-issued photo ID such as a passport or national ID). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether the name must match your registration exactly.
Exam appointment confirmation
Bring the confirmation email or registration number (printed or on your phone if permitted). Confirm with the provider whether printed confirmation is mandatory.
Admission ticket / candidate number
If the provider issues an admission ticket or candidate number, bring it. needs_review: confirm with the provider whether this is issued and required.
Permitted calculator or none
Confirm with the provider whether any calculator is allowed and which models. Many professional exams prohibit programmable calculators; do not assume.
Writing materials
Bring pens/pencils only if the provider permits them; some test centers supply everything and prohibit personal items. Confirm with the provider.
Personal items plan
Plan where to store phone, watch, bag, and notes, since most centers prohibit them at the desk. Confirm with the provider what storage is available.
Knowledge of exam format and timing
Know the number of questions, time limit, and whether scoring penalizes wrong answers. Confirm these details with the provider; do not rely on rumor.
Language and accommodations
If you need extra time or other accommodations, confirm approval with the provider well in advance; requests are usually not granted on exam day.
Location and arrival logistics
Confirm the test center address (or online-proctoring link and system requirements) and plan to arrive early. Confirm with the provider the recommended arrival time and late-arrival policy.
Rest and hydration plan
Plan sleep, meals, and water for the day before and morning of; avoid heavy meals and new caffeine levels right before the test.
Technical check for remote testing
If testing online, run the provider's system/equipment check in advance and confirm the room and ID requirements. Confirm with the provider the exact platform and rules.
Review plan for high-yield topics
Bring a short, self-made summary of core PLD/FT concepts (customer due diligence, risk-based approach, suspicious activity reporting, recordkeeping) for last-minute review only where permitted. needs_review: confirm whether any notes are allowed at the test center.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment, location or online-proctoring link, and ID requirements with the provider. Re-read the official candidate handbook for format, timing, and permitted items.
Do a final review pass focused on weak areas and core frameworks; stop learning new material and consolidate what you know.
Prepare and pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted materials in one place. Check travel or connection logistics.
Do a light review only, then stop. Confirm sleep schedule and set multiple alarms.
For remote testing, complete the system check and prepare a quiet, cleared room per provider rules. Confirm with the provider what is prohibited in the room.
Lay out clothes, ID, and confirmation; plan meals and transport so the morning is frictionless.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate, and arrive or log in early per the provider's recommended time. Leave buffer for delays.
Do not cram new topics; a brief skim of your own summary is enough if permitted. Keep calm and follow check-in instructions.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers (EXCEPT, BEST, MOST likely), and answer easier items first if the platform allows navigation.
Manage the clock: note the time per question, flag uncertain items, and return to them. Do not leave blanks if there is no penalty for guessing; confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Use breaks only as the provider allows; confirm break rules and whether the clock stops. Stay within conduct rules at all times.
Review flagged items if time permits, confirm submission, and keep any score report or confirmation the provider issues.
Rules to check
Bring and present the exact ID the provider requires; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Follow all conduct rules: no unauthorized materials, no communication with others, and no leaving the testing area without permission. Violations can void your result.
Phones, smartwatches, and notes are generally prohibited at the desk; confirm with the provider what is allowed and where items must be stored.
Breaks are usually limited and may not stop the clock; confirm the provider's break policy before exam day.
Scoring rules (passing score, whether wrong answers are penalized, and result timing) vary; confirm them with the provider rather than assuming.
If testing remotely, follow the proctor's instructions, keep your face and workspace visible, and do not use prohibited devices or materials.
Report any technical or personal issue to the proctor immediately rather than trying to resolve it silently; ask the provider how incidents are documented.
Keep your result confirmation and note any appeal or re-take policy from the provider in case of dispute.