NCAA CPL Human Performance exam-day guide
NCAA CPL Human Performance · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the exact name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required before test day.
Exam appointment confirmation
Save a screenshot or printout of your confirmation email showing appointment time, test center or remote-proctoring link, and any candidate ID number. Confirm the delivery format with the provider if it is unclear.
Know your testing format and location
Determine whether you are testing at a physical center or remotely. For a center, confirm the address and parking; for remote delivery, confirm the platform, system check requirements, and room rules with the provider.
Run the system or equipment check
If testing remotely, complete any required equipment or browser check in advance. Confirm with the provider which operating systems, browsers, webcams, and microphones are supported.
Review the candidate handbook or agreement
Read the current candidate handbook, testing agreement, and any non-disclosure terms. Confirm with the provider where these documents live and whether you must accept them before the exam begins.
Confirm permitted materials
Ask the provider whether scratch paper, a basic calculator, or reference sheets are allowed, and whether an on-screen calculator is provided. Do not assume any aid is permitted.
Plan arrival or login timing
Arrive or log in earlier than your scheduled start to allow for check-in. Confirm with the provider the exact arrival window and what happens if you are late.
Prepare your study summary
Bring a one-page summary of human performance concepts you have already studied, for review before check-in only. Confirm with the provider whether any personal notes may be brought into the testing room.
Arrange transportation and backup plan
Confirm travel time, backup transport, and a contact number for the test center. For remote testing, arrange a quiet room and a backup internet option.
Confirm accommodations in advance
If you need testing accommodations, request them well before the exam and confirm approval in writing with the provider. Do not assume accommodations will be granted on test day.
Verify scoring and reporting details
Confirm with the provider the score scale, passing standard, and when and how results are released. Do not rely on secondhand information about the cut score.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, charge devices, prepare clothing and ID, and get adequate sleep. Confirm with the provider any dress code or prohibited-item rules for the testing room.
Plan the day
Review your weakest human performance topics using your own notes, focusing on concepts such as energy systems, biomechanics, workload, recovery, and training adaptation. Stop learning new material and consolidate what you know. Re-read the candidate handbook and confirm appointment time, location or remote link, ID requirements, and permitted materials with the provider.
Complete any required system check or practice tutorial. Confirm travel or room logistics, and notify work or family of your test window so you are undisturbed. If you requested accommodations, verify approval in writing with the provider.
Do a light review of summary sheets only, then stop studying early. Prepare your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Set alarms, charge devices, and confirm the start time and arrival or login window with the provider. Avoid cramming and prioritize sleep.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and arrive or log in within the window the provider specifies. Bring only permitted items. For remote testing, close other applications and clear your desk per the provider's rules.
Read each question fully, answer easier items first if the platform allows review, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Pace yourself against the number of questions and time allowed, which you should confirm with the provider. Use only breaks the provider permits, and follow all proctor instructions.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration name. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and what to do if your name differs from your registration.
Follow all proctor and testing-agreement instructions, including rules on prohibited items, room clearance, and behavior during the exam. Confirm with the provider the full list of prohibited items before test day.
Do not communicate with others, use unauthorized materials, or attempt to record or share exam content. Violations may lead to score cancellation or other consequences under the provider's testing agreement.
Take breaks only as permitted by the provider. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops, and what check-in steps apply after a break.
If testing remotely, remain in view of the camera and keep your workspace clear per the provider's rules. Confirm with the provider what environmental and technical conditions are required.
Report technical problems or interruptions to the proctor immediately. Confirm with the provider how incidents are documented and whether time adjustments are available.
Understand how the exam is scored and when results are released by confirming these details with the provider. Do not rely on unofficial claims about the passing standard.
If you need to reschedule or cancel, follow the provider's policy and deadlines. Confirm with the provider the fees and timing that apply to changes.