CIAN Basic Certificate exam-day guide
CIAN Basic Certificate · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered with. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a digital copy is allowed.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your booking confirmation (email or printed) with the date, time, and location or access link available.
Provider login credentials
For remote or computer-based testing, know your username and password and be ready to complete any identity verification steps.
Approved calculator or allowed materials
Confirm with the provider exactly which aids are permitted for this exam and whether any are supplied on-screen.
Scratch paper and writing instrument
Often provided or restricted; confirm with the provider what you may bring into the testing room.
Quiet, distraction-free test environment
For remote testing, arrange a private space and check any room-scan or proctoring requirements in advance.
Reliable internet and device
For remote testing, test your connection, camera, and microphone ahead of time and know the provider's technical-support contact.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Keep these outside the testing room; confirm with the provider whether food or drink is allowed at your seat.
Arrival time buffer
Plan to arrive or log in well before your start time. Confirm with the provider the recommended arrival window and late-arrival policy.
Break and timing expectations
Review the provider's stated test length, break rules, and scoring before exam day so there are no surprises.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook and confirm logistics: date, time, location or platform, ID requirements, and permitted materials. Do a final review of weak topics and get full nights of sleep rather than cramming new material.
Prepare everything on the checklist, lay out your ID and confirmation, test your device and connection if remote, and confirm travel or login plans. Avoid last-minute schedule changes; confirm with the provider how rescheduling works if an emergency arises.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early, and bring only permitted items. Take a few minutes to calm down and read instructions carefully before starting.
Read each question fully, manage your pace against the number of items, flag uncertain questions if the platform allows it, and review flagged items if time permits. Follow all proctor instructions and confirm with the provider how unanswered items are scored.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired photo ID matching your registration; confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted.
Follow all proctor and testing-room instructions, including any rules on items at your seat, movement, and leaving the room.
Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized materials or devices, or attempt to record exam content; treat this as a conduct violation.
Confirm with the provider whether scheduled breaks are permitted, how they are timed, and what you may access during them.
Confirm with the provider how scoring works, including any passing threshold, whether wrong answers are penalized, and how unanswered items are treated.
If you experience a technical problem during a remote test, follow the provider's stated procedure and notify the proctor or support promptly.
Do not share, discuss, or reproduce exam questions after the test; follow the provider's confidentiality and non-disclosure terms.
If you need accommodations or a schedule change, arrange it with the provider in advance, as timelines and eligibility vary.