FASS exam-day guide
FASS · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification the testing provider requires (commonly a current passport or driver's license). Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether the name must match your registration exactly.
Confirmation / admission document
Have your appointment confirmation, registration number, or admission ticket ready, whether printed or on your phone. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Know the test center location and arrival time
Verify the address, entrance, and required arrival time (often before the scheduled start for check-in). Confirm with the provider, since arrival cutoffs and late-entry rules vary.
Review permitted and prohibited items
Confirm with the provider what is allowed in the testing room (e.g., calculator, scratch paper, water, snacks, personal items storage). Do not assume anything is permitted.
Calculator policy
If a calculator is relevant, confirm with the provider whether one is provided on-screen, whether your own model is allowed, and which models are banned. needs_review
Scratch paper / writing materials policy
Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper or an erasable board is supplied and whether you may bring your own. needs_review
Personal items and storage plan
Plan for phones, bags, and watches, which are typically stored or prohibited in the testing room. Confirm with the provider where items can be left.
Accessibility or special accommodations
If you have approved accommodations, confirm with the provider how and when to present the approval and what extra time or setup is arranged.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Sleep well the night before, eat a normal meal, and bring water/snack only if the provider permits them at breaks. Confirm break rules with the provider.
Backup plan for travel and technology
For in-person tests, plan extra travel time; for remote-proctored tests, confirm with the provider the platform, system check, camera/microphone, and a quiet private room requirement. needs_review
Read the provider's candidate handbook
Review the official rules on conduct, breaks, scoring, and what happens if you arrive late or need to reschedule. Policies differ by provider, so rely on the handbook, not memory.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook and confirm logistics: exact address or remote-test setup, arrival time, accepted ID, and permitted items. Do a light review of high-yield material and your own error log rather than cramming new topics. Protect sleep.
Lay out ID, confirmation, and any permitted items the night before. Do a final short review of formulas or key concepts if it reduces anxiety, then stop. Confirm travel route or run the remote-test system check if applicable. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress in layers, and arrive with time to spare (or log in early for a remote test). Leave prohibited items at home or stored. Stay calm and read instructions carefully at check-in.
Read each question fully, manage your pace against the section time, and flag and return to hard questions if the interface allows. Use only permitted breaks and materials. If something goes wrong (equipment, timing, distraction), note it and inform the proctor or provider per their process.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification the provider requires; the name on your ID must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor instructions and the provider's conduct rules. Do not communicate with other candidates, and do not use unauthorized materials, notes, or devices.
Phones, smartwatches, and other electronics are generally prohibited in the testing room; confirm with the provider where they must be stored.
Breaks are governed by the provider's rules: confirm whether breaks are scheduled or optional, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during them. needs_review
Scoring, pass/fail thresholds, and whether wrong answers are penalized are set by the provider; confirm the scoring model for your specific exam rather than assuming.
If you arrive late, become ill, or have a technical failure, follow the provider's documented procedure immediately; do not assume a makeup or refund will be granted. Confirm the policy with the provider.
Do not discuss, share, or reproduce exam content afterward in any form; test-security and confidentiality rules apply and are set by the provider.