PRC Appraiser exam-day guide
PRC Appraiser · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / 准考证
Print or download the admission ticket from the official registration channel (中国资产评估协会 exam platform or the local 资产评估协会). Verify your name, ID number, exam site, and session times match your ID. If the ticket shows no seat or room, confirm the arrangement with the local association or provider before traveling.
Valid original ID document
Bring the same original ID used at registration (居民身份证 or, for candidates without one, the document the provider accepts, such as 护照/港澳台通行证). Photocopies and expired documents are generally refused. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider.
Exam-site and transport plan
Check the exact campus/building and gate on the ticket, do a map check, and plan arrival well before the reporting time. Computer-based sites are often large; allow extra time for ID checks and seat finding. If a site change is announced, confirm with the provider.
Permitted calculator
The 资产评估 exam includes calculation-heavy content (收益法, 成本法, 市场法). Bring only a calculator model the current exam rules allow (typically a non-programmable, non-communicating basic or scientific calculator). Confirm the permitted type with the provider, since rules change by year and by computer-based vs paper format.
Writing instruments and eraser
Bring black/blue pens and a pencil/eraser if the format is paper-based or if scratch work is allowed. For computer-based exams, confirm whether scratch paper is provided and whether personal paper is prohibited.
Watch (non-smart)
A simple analog or non-communicating watch helps with time allocation because wall clocks may be absent or out of view. Smart watches and phones are normally prohibited at the desk; confirm the provider's device rules.
Review the official exam syllabus and question format
Re-read the current 考试大纲 for 资产评估基础, 资产评估相关知识, 资产评估实务(一), and 资产评估实务(二) to confirm topic weighting and the objective/subjective question mix. Do not rely on memory of previous years; confirm the current format with the provider.
Rehearse the computer-based interface
If the exam is computer-based, use the official practice/demo system to learn navigation, the calculator tool, flagging, and submission. Confirm the practice link with the provider.
Personal necessities
Water and a light snack for before/after the session, any permitted medication, and a face mask if required by the site. Food and drink at the desk may be restricted; confirm with the provider.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart devices, notes, textbooks, and Bluetooth earpieces are normally banned in the exam room. Plan where to leave them if the site has no storage; confirm storage arrangements with the provider.
Sleep and health routine
Protect sleep in the final week and avoid new caffeine or medication on exam day. A stable routine matters more than a last-minute cram for a four-subject exam.
Emergency contacts and backup plan
Save the local association or provider contact and a backup transport option. If you cannot attend, confirm the absence/withdrawal rules with the provider rather than assuming a refund or reschedule.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Review your own error log and formula sheets for 收益法 (折现率, 收益期限, 增长率), 成本法 (重置成本, 实体性/功能性/经济性贬值), and 市场法 (可比因素修正). Re-read the current 考试大纲 to confirm topic coverage and question format. Print the admission ticket and check the site address. Pack the ID, ticket, and permitted calculator. Confirm with the provider any rule you are unsure about (calculator type, scratch paper, device storage).
Do one short timed drill per subject rather than a full mock, then stop. Rehearse the computer-based interface if applicable. Prepare clothes and transport for the morning. Set two alarms. Avoid heavy new material and late-night study; sleep is part of preparation.
Eat a normal meal, take the ID and ticket, and arrive with buffer time for ID checks. Re-read only your one-page formula and error summary. Keep the phone off and stored before entering the exam room. Use the restroom before the session starts.
Read the instructions and confirm the session length and question count. Enter your identifying information carefully. Do a fast first pass: answer confident items, flag uncertain ones, and note calculation-heavy questions for a second pass.
Budget time by question count, not by feel. For 实务 calculation questions, write the formula, substitute values, and check units (万元 vs 元, 年 vs 月). Show working where partial credit may apply. For 相关知识 and 基础 objective items, eliminate clearly wrong options before guessing. Leave time to transfer or confirm answers and to submit before the deadline.
Confirm every question has an answer, review flagged items only if time allows, and verify submission. Do not change answers without a concrete reason.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID that matches your registration; a mismatch or expired document can bar entry. If your ID situation is unusual, confirm acceptable documents with the provider in advance.
Follow the site's device rules strictly: phones and smart devices are normally prohibited in the exam room. Confirm storage arrangements with the provider if the site has no lockers.
Use only the calculator and materials the current rules permit. Confirm the permitted calculator type and whether scratch paper is provided with the provider; do not assume last year's rule applies.
Breaks are usually limited and may not be allowed during a session. Confirm the provider's break and restroom policy, and plan fluids accordingly.
Scoring rules, pass marks, and score validity can change by year and subject. Confirm the current scoring and pass standard with the provider or the official announcement rather than relying on hearsay.
Academic integrity rules apply: no communication with other candidates, no copying, and no unauthorized materials. Suspected violations can lead to invalidation of results.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider promptly and confirm the absence, withdrawal, or reschedule rules; do not assume a refund.
Keep the admission ticket and any result notices; you may need them for score inquiries. Confirm the score-review procedure and deadline with the provider.