GREEN exam-day guide
GREEN · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. A passport or driver's license is typical, but accepted forms vary by provider and test center, so confirm the exact ID policy with your exam provider before test day.
Confirmation email or appointment number
Have your registration confirmation, appointment number, and the test center address or online proctoring link ready. Save a screenshot or printout in case email access is unreliable.
Know your exam format and timing
Confirm the number of questions, time limit, whether sections are timed separately, and whether negative marking applies. These details differ between GREEN-affiliated programs and delivery partners, so verify them with the provider rather than relying on forum posts.
Review the provider's allowed-materials list
Check whether a calculator, formula sheet, scratch paper, or reference table is permitted or supplied. Do not assume; the list is provider-specific and may change between exam versions.
Online-proctoring system check (if testing remotely)
Run the provider's equipment test on the same computer and network you will use. Confirm webcam, microphone, browser lock, and bandwidth requirements. needs_review: exact software requirements vary by proctoring vendor.
Quiet, private test space (if testing remotely)
Clear the desk, remove notes and devices, and tell household members not to enter. Proctors may ask you to pan the room with the camera.
Arrival time and route plan
Plan to arrive at the test center earlier than the appointment time; many centers require check-in and security screening. Confirm the required arrival window with the provider.
Breaks and refreshment plan
Find out in advance whether scheduled breaks exist and whether you can leave the testing room. If breaks are not allowed, plan hydration and meals accordingly.
Scoring and results-release expectations
Confirm whether you receive a preliminary score at the test center and when official results are released. needs_review: score reporting timelines are provider-specific.
Accommodations confirmation (if applicable)
If you requested extra time or other accommodations, bring the approval letter or confirmation and arrive with time to spare for setup.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, test center or online session details, and ID requirements with the provider. Re-read the allowed-materials and conduct rules. Do a final review of weak topics using short practice sets rather than new material. Protect sleep: shift bedtime earlier now rather than the night before.
Take one timed practice section under exam-like conditions to calibrate pacing, then review errors only. Stop intensive study by the evening and prepare logistics: route, transport, parking, or proctoring room setup.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Charge devices and test your proctoring setup if remote. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not start new topics or cram late into the night.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and arrive early. For remote testing, log in before the appointment time and close all other applications. Keep your ID and confirmation within reach for check-in.
Read each question fully and watch the clock against your pacing plan. Answer easier questions first if the format allows navigation, flag uncertain items, and return to them. Use only permitted materials and follow proctor instructions exactly.
Note any irregularities (technical issues, interruptions) and report them to the provider promptly if they affected your session. Record when and how official results will be released.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID required by the provider; the name must match your registration. If you are unsure which forms are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor instructions. For remote testing, keep your face visible, do not leave the camera view, and do not use phones, smart watches, or unauthorized notes.
Use only materials explicitly permitted by the provider. If a calculator, formula sheet, or scratch paper is not on the allowed list, do not bring it into the testing room.
Confirm the break policy in advance. If breaks are allowed, return within the stated time; if not, remain seated and follow proctor guidance.
Understand the scoring rules before you sit: whether questions are equally weighted, whether unanswered questions count against you, and whether negative marking applies. These are provider-specific, so verify rather than assume.
Report technical problems or rule ambiguities to the proctor or provider immediately rather than resolving them yourself.
Do not discuss, reproduce, or share exam content after the test; most providers prohibit disclosure of questions under their candidate agreement.