RFP Module 1 exam-day guide
RFP Module 1 · 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 types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required; do not assume a photocopy or digital copy is accepted.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email or appointment number accessible (printed or on your phone) so you can resolve any check-in discrepancy quickly. Confirm with the provider whether printed confirmation is mandatory.
Know your delivery format and location
Verify whether your sitting is in-person at a test center or remote proctored, and the exact address or platform link. Confirm with the provider the reporting time and how early to arrive or log in.
Review the provider's current candidate handbook
The handbook is the authoritative source for ID rules, permitted items, break policy, and scoring. Read the version currently posted for your exam cycle; policies change and older copies may be outdated.
Confirm permitted and prohibited items
Ask the provider in advance about calculators, scratch paper, pens, watches, water, and outerwear. Rules differ by exam and site; do not rely on what another candidate told you.
Confirm accommodations status
If you requested accommodations (extra time, separate room, medical items), confirm approval in writing before exam day and bring any approval letter the provider requires. needs_review: approval timelines and required documentation vary by provider.
Plan travel and a time buffer
Map the route, check for transit disruptions or parking, and plan to arrive with buffer time. For remote sittings, test your internet, camera, microphone, and power supply the day before.
Prepare a quiet, compliant remote-test space (remote only)
Clear the desk, remove notes and devices from reach, and check lighting and background. Confirm with the provider the room-scan and desk-clearance procedure before test day.
Sleep and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the final 48 hours and plan a normal meal before the sitting. Avoid last-minute cramming the night before; fatigue costs more marks than one extra review pass gains.
Know the score report and retake policy
Confirm when and how results are released and what the retake or appeal process is. needs_review: pass standards, score validity periods, and retake waiting periods are provider-specific and change over time.
Backup plan for technology failure (remote only)
Know the provider's support number and the procedure if your connection drops mid-exam. Confirm with the provider how interrupted time is handled and whether the attempt can be resumed.
Leave prohibited items at home or in the car
Phones, smart watches, notes, and bags are commonly restricted in the testing room. Confirm with the provider where personal belongings must be stored during the exam.
Plan the day
Re-read the candidate handbook and your appointment confirmation. Verify ID validity, start time, location or platform link, and any accommodation approvals. Resolve open questions with the provider now, not on exam morning. Then do one focused review pass over your weakest two or three topic areas rather than re-reading everything.
Run a full timed practice set under exam-like conditions, then review only the explanations for questions you missed. Stop adding new material after this point; consolidation beats coverage in the final stretch.
Confirm the logistics one last time: route or platform login, reporting time, and what you may bring. Prepare your ID and confirmation in one place. Do a light review of summaries and key formulas only, then stop studying by early evening.
Protect sleep and avoid alcohol or heavy screen time late at night. For remote sittings, charge devices, test the connection and camera, and clear the testing space. Set two alarms.
Eat a normal meal, dress in layers, and arrive or log in ahead of the reporting time the provider specifies. Bring only permitted items. Do a brief calm review of high-level summaries, not new content.
Read the instructions and any tutorial screens carefully before the timer starts. Do a first pass answering questions you know, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock against the number of remaining questions and reserve time for a final review of flagged items.
If a question stalls you, eliminate clearly wrong options and move on; a single hard item should not consume the time several easier ones need. If a break is permitted, confirm with the proctor before standing, and note that clock rules during breaks vary by provider.
Note anything that surprised you while it is fresh, and confirm with the provider when and how results are released. If you did not pass, ask about the retake policy and waiting period before scheduling again.
Rules to check
Bring the original, valid, government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration. Admit-card or confirmation requirements and acceptable ID types vary; confirm with the provider before exam day.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's candidate conduct rules. Attempting to use unauthorized materials, communicate with others, or record exam content is prohibited and can void your result.
Do not bring prohibited items into the testing room. Confirm with the provider in advance which items are permitted, where belongings are stored, and whether personal medical items require prior approval.
Break availability, duration, and whether the clock runs during breaks differ by exam and site. Confirm with the provider and ask the proctor before leaving your seat.
Scoring, pass standards, and score reporting timelines are set by the provider and may change between exam cycles. Confirm the current policy in the handbook rather than relying on secondhand information.
If technology fails during a remote sitting, stop and contact provider support using the documented procedure rather than improvising. Confirm with the provider how interrupted attempts are handled.
Report any irregularity, illness, or equipment problem to the proctor or support immediately. Issues raised after the sitting may be harder to resolve.