NTN FireTEAM exam-day guide
NTN FireTEAM · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name you registered under. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Test admission or scheduling confirmation
Bring the confirmation email or printed admission document if the provider issues one. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know your test location and arrival time
Confirm the exact address, building, and check-in time with the provider. Arrive early enough to park, find the room, and complete check-in without rushing.
Directions and backup route
Map the route in advance and identify a backup route and parking option. Account for traffic, construction, and weather on the day.
Permitted calculator or scratch materials
Confirm with the provider what calculation aids and scratch paper are allowed, and whether materials are supplied at the test site. Do not bring unapproved devices.
Electronics and personal items plan
Expect phones, smartwatches, and other electronics to be secured or prohibited during testing. Confirm with the provider the storage policy and leave unnecessary valuables at home.
Comfortable clothing and layers
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a layer you can add or remove. Confirm with the provider whether any dress requirements apply.
Water and a light snack
Bring water and a small snack for before or after the test if the provider permits it. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the testing area.
Rest and nutrition plan for the prior day
Plan a normal night's sleep and ordinary meals. Avoid starting new supplements, caffeine habits, or strenuous training right before test day.
Review logistics, not new material
In the final days, review format, instructions, and pacing strategy rather than cramming unfamiliar content. Confirm the test sections and timing with the provider.
Confirm scoring and retake policy
Ask the provider how results are reported, when they are released, and whether a retake or waiting period applies. Do not rely on secondhand information.
Emergency contact and backup plan
Have a contact and a plan for unexpected problems such as a vehicle issue or illness. Confirm with the provider how to report an absence or reschedule.
Plan the day
Confirm test date, time, location, and ID requirements with the provider. Re-read the official instructions for the test format and any permitted or prohibited items.
Do light review of format and pacing only. Take one short practice set under timed conditions if it helps you settle, then stop.
Protect sleep. Keep bed and wake times steady so your body is adjusted before the morning of the test.
Prepare and pack your ID, confirmation document, and any permitted items in one place. Check the weather and plan your route and backup route.
Lay out clothing, ID, confirmation, water, and snack. Charge nothing you cannot bring in; instead plan to leave electronics secured or at home per provider policy.
Eat normal meals and hydrate. Avoid alcohol and unusually heavy or unfamiliar food.
Do a final logistics check: address, arrival time, parking, and travel time. Set two alarms.
Stop studying early enough to wind down. Get a full night's sleep rather than late-night cramming.
Eat a normal breakfast and hydrate. Avoid trying new caffeine levels or supplements.
Leave earlier than the map estimate to absorb delays. Aim to arrive with time to spare before check-in.
Bring only what is permitted. Secure or leave behind phones, smartwatches, and other electronics per provider policy.
Follow all proctor instructions and read each section's directions before starting. Note the time limit and pace yourself.
Answer every question if the format does not penalize wrong answers; confirm the scoring rule with the provider. Flag and move past items that stall you.
Use breaks only as allowed. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or on request and whether you may leave the room.
Note anything you want to improve and confirm with the provider how and when results are reported and what retake rules apply.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID in your registered name. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a second ID is required.
Arrive at the check-in time the provider specifies. Confirm with the provider the late-arrival policy and whether late arrivals are admitted.
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not talk, share materials, or look at another candidate's work during testing.
Do not bring or use unauthorized electronics, notes, or devices in the testing area. Confirm with the provider what is prohibited and how personal items are stored.
Use only materials the provider permits, such as supplied scratch paper or an approved calculator. Confirm the policy with the provider before test day.
Take breaks only as the provider allows. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled or requested and whether you may leave the testing room.
Understand the scoring rule for each section, including whether unanswered or wrong answers affect your score. Confirm this with the provider rather than assuming.
Report any illness, emergency, or scheduling problem to the provider as soon as possible. Confirm the reschedule and absence policy with the provider in advance.