NAA CAMT exam-day guide
NAA CAMT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the same ID you registered under - the name must match your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a digital copy is allowed. [needs_review]
Exam registration / confirmation email
Print or save the confirmation with your candidate number, exam title (CAMT), scheduled date and time, and any access instructions. Have it open before you start.
Login credentials for the testing platform
Verify your NAA learning-portal username and password at least a day in advance. Do a password reset before exam day, not during it.
Laptop or desktop with power cord
Fully charged plus plugged in. Close all other applications, background updaters, and messaging clients before launching the exam.
Stable internet connection with a backup plan
Wired or strong Wi-Fi, plus a phone hotspot or alternate network as backup. If the exam is remotely proctored, confirm with the provider the minimum connection and browser requirements. [needs_review]
Webcam and microphone (if remote-proctored)
Test camera and mic ahead of time via the platform's system check. Confirm with the provider whether remote proctoring applies to your sitting. [needs_review]
Quiet, private, well-lit room with a cleared desk
Remove phones, smart watches, notes, books, and extra screens from the desk unless the provider explicitly allows reference materials. [needs_review]
Permitted scratch paper and writing tool
Bring plain paper and a pencil only if allowed; some proctored sittings prohibit it or require an on-screen notepad. Confirm with the provider. [needs_review]
Calculator - only if permitted
If a calculator is allowed, confirm whether it must be a basic non-programmable model or whether an on-screen calculator is built into the platform. [needs_review]
Course materials and your own notes for final review
Use your own course notes, handouts, and practice work to review - not as exam aids unless the sitting is explicitly open-book. [needs_review]
Knowledge of the scheduling window and time limit
Note your exact start time, the exam duration, and any deadline for completing or rescheduling. Confirm with the provider whether your sitting is fixed or must be completed within an access window. [needs_review]
Water and a bathroom visit beforehand
Hydrate and use the restroom before you begin so you are not relying on a break that may not be available.
Plan the day
Re-read your own course notes and summarize the high-yield areas: safety and lockout/tagout, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and general maintenance troubleshooting. Take any practice assessment once, review every miss, and stop adding new material after that.
Confirm logistics: exam date and time in your own time zone, platform login, ID requirements, and whether the sitting is remotely proctored. Email the provider now if anything is unclear - do not wait until exam day.
Run a full system check on the device and network you will actually use: browser version, camera, microphone, and a test login to the platform.
Do a light review only - key terms, formulas, and safety sequences. Do not cram new topics or take a full practice test the night before.
Prepare your workspace: clear the desk, confirm the room is private, and gather ID, confirmation email, charger, and any permitted materials in one place. Get a normal night's sleep.
Eat, hydrate, and use the restroom. Log in 15–30 minutes early to absorb any technical hiccups; if a proctor check-in is required, arrive at the platform before your scheduled time. [needs_review]
Close every other application, silence your phone and put it out of reach, and keep your ID and confirmation within arm's reach.
Read the full question before answering, answer the easy items first, and flag anything uncertain to return to. Watch the clock and leave time at the end to review flagged questions.
Answer every question - do not leave blanks unless the platform penalizes incorrect answers (confirm with the provider). For scenario items, think safety first, then sequence of steps, then the specific repair.
If the platform freezes or disconnects, do not panic and do not repeatedly refresh. Note the time, follow the platform's reconnect procedure, and contact the provider immediately afterward to document the issue.
Rules to check
Bring and present a valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration name. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and what to do if your legal name differs from your registration.
Follow all proctor and platform instructions. If the sitting is remotely proctored, expect identity verification, a room scan, and continuous monitoring; refusing a check may end your session.
Do not use unauthorized materials, notes, phones, smart watches, or other people during the exam. Unauthorized aids or leaving the camera view can result in an invalidated score or a conduct review.
Complete the exam in one sitting unless the provider's rules state otherwise. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted, whether the clock stops during a break, and how to request one.
If the exam is open-book or permits reference material, use only what the provider names - typically your own course materials. Confirm the exact policy with the provider. [needs_review]
Scoring and the passing standard are set by the provider. Ask in advance what the passing score is, whether results are immediate or delayed, and how many attempts or retakes are allowed. [needs_review]
Report any technical failure, interruption, or suspected scoring problem to the provider promptly after the exam and keep your confirmation email and any case number.
Keep your credential maintenance requirements in mind: confirm with the provider whether the CAMT credential requires renewal, continuing education, or a recertification exam, and by when.