Shariah RFP Module 2 exam-day guide
Shariah RFP Module 2 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm exam format, delivery mode, and permitted materials with the provider
Shariah RFP Module 2 is delivered through an approved training provider, and logistics vary between providers and sittings. Before the exam, confirm in writing whether it is computer-based or paper-based, whether it is proctored remotely or in a test centre, its duration, the number of questions, and whether any reference materials (for example a formula sheet or glossary) are supplied on screen. Do not rely on second-hand accounts from other candidates.
Valid photo identification matching your registration name
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you used to register (passport or national ID card are the usual accepted forms). The name must match your registration exactly, including order and spelling. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts and whether a secondary ID is required; rules differ by centre and country.
Admission confirmation or appointment letter
Print or save the confirmation email showing your candidate number, appointment time, and venue or remote-proctoring link. Some centres ask to see it at reception. If you have not received one within the expected window, contact the provider rather than assuming your booking is complete.
Approved calculator (check the model policy with the provider)
Many Islamic finance calculations in this module involve profit-sharing ratios, zakat base computations, or profit-rate comparisons. Confirm which calculator models are permitted and whether programmable or financial calculators are excluded. If in doubt, bring a basic non-programmable calculator and be ready to surrender it if disallowed.
Knowledge of the syllabus weighting and topic list
Download the current syllabus from your provider and check that Module 2 topics (for example contract types, prohibitions, and documentation standards) match what you have studied. Syllabi are revised periodically, so verify you are working from the version that applies to your sitting.
Your own summary notes for pre-exam review only
Condensed notes on contract conditions, common Arabic terms, and calculation steps are useful in the final hours. Leave them outside the testing room unless the provider explicitly permits open-book access, which is uncommon for this type of assessment. Confirm the open-book policy with the provider.
Plan for permitted breaks, food, and medication
If you take medication or need water, check the provider's policy in advance, since many test centres restrict items at the desk. For remote sittings, confirm whether leaving the camera view during the exam is allowed and how a break is recorded.
Test your remote-proctoring setup if applicable
If sitting remotely, run the provider's system check on the same machine and network you will use, test your webcam and microphone, and close background applications. Have a phone available as a backup contact for the proctor only if the provider's instructions allow it.
A quiet, well-lit room and stable internet for remote sittings
Proctoring platforms typically require a clear desk, a closed door, and no other people present. Arrange this space before exam day rather than on the morning, and tell household members your exam window.
Timing plan for question pacing
Note the total number of questions and minutes allowed, and compute an average time per question. Plan to flag difficult calculation items and return to them, so a single multi-step profit-sharing question does not consume the whole section.
Backup transport or connectivity plan
Identify an alternative route to the centre or a backup internet source (mobile hotspot) for remote sittings. Arriving late or losing connection can affect admission, so build in a buffer and know the provider's late-arrival and reconnection policy in advance.
Confirm what happens after the exam
Ask the provider when and how results are released, whether a pass mark is published, and how to request a re-mark or appeal. These details are provider-specific and should not be assumed from other exams.
Plan the day
Do a final syllabus sweep rather than new learning. Re-read your summary notes on the main contract types, the prohibitions the module covers, and any documentation or calculation procedures. Write a one-page sheet of the items you keep getting wrong and review only that in the last day. Confirm your appointment time, venue or remote link, and ID requirements in writing with the provider, and resolve any unresolved question about permitted materials now rather than on the morning.
Take one timed practice set under exam conditions if your provider offers one, then review every wrong answer and classify the error as a knowledge gap, a misread question, or a calculation slip. This classification tells you where to spend the remaining hours. Stop studying new topics after this point; consolidation is more valuable than coverage.
Prepare the physical or digital items on your checklist: ID, confirmation, approved calculator, and any permitted items. Charge devices, test the remote-proctoring system again if applicable, and lay out clothing and transport details. Sleep on a normal schedule; late-night cramming on unfamiliar material tends to increase errors on the calculation items. Do a light review of your one-page sheet only.
Eat normally and arrive or log in early per the provider's instructions, allowing a buffer for check-in and ID verification. Do a brief review of your one-page sheet, then put it away. During check-in, follow proctor instructions precisely, keep your desk clear, and raise any technical issue immediately rather than waiting.
Read each question fully before answering, since Shariah finance items often hinge on a single condition or a precise term. Answer the straightforward items first, flag long calculations, and return to them with the remaining time. For calculation questions, show your working on the provided material if permitted, and sanity-check results against the expected order of magnitude. Watch the clock at the halfway point and adjust pace. If a technical fault occurs in a remote sitting, note the time and follow the provider's incident procedure.
Note any questions you found ambiguous and report them through the provider's feedback channel if it offers one. Confirm the results timeline and keep your confirmation documents until results are issued, in case you need to query your registration.
Rules to check
Bring original government-issued photo identification whose name matches your registration exactly; confirm accepted ID types with the provider, as rules differ by centre and country.
Follow all instructions from the invigilator or remote proctor, including desk-clear requirements, camera positioning, and any instruction to stop writing or typing when time is called.
Do not use unauthorised materials, devices, or assistance. Unless the provider confirms otherwise in writing, treat the exam as closed-book and keep notes, phones, and smart devices out of the testing area.
Arrive or log in at the time specified by the provider. Late-arrival and reconnection policies are set by the provider, so confirm them in advance rather than assuming you will be admitted.
If you need to leave the room or take a break, raise your hand or use the proctor chat and wait for permission; unapproved absences may be recorded as an incident.
Scoring and the pass mark are determined by the awarding body and provider. Do not assume a particular pass mark or negative-marking scheme; confirm the scoring rules with the provider before the exam.
Report any technical fault, distraction, or suspected error in a question to the proctor or provider immediately and note the time, so the incident can be documented.
Do not discuss or reproduce exam content afterwards. Sharing specific questions undermines the assessment and may breach the provider's candidate agreement.