If you have never taken a certification or licensure examination before, you may have questions about what your day will be like.
When should I plan to arrive at the testing center?
You should arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before the test is scheduled to begin.
What type of identification must I bring to the test center?
ID requirements vary for many exams; unfortunately we cannot list each on this page. It is the examinee's responsibility to review the ID requirements for the exam you are taking before making your appointment. Please refer to your exam sponsor registration information for their specific ID requirements.
In general, most exams require the following:
For IT exams, you must have two valid forms of ID, one with a photo and both with signature.
For Academic or Professional Licensure & Certification exams, you must have one valid government-issued ID bearing photo & signature. If the ID does not have either the photo or signature, a secondary ID must be presented that does.
What are acceptable forms of identification?
Acceptable forms of photo identification include:
Acceptable forms of non-photo identification include:
Please note: Credit cards and check cashing cards are not acceptable secondary ID for GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, PRAXIS, and NBPTS.
Social Security cards are not considered acceptable forms of identification.
Can my exam be taken on my PC, or do I have to go to one of your centers to test?
The exams we schedule must be administered at authorized testing sites.
Are there lockers? Can I keep my purse with me?
Because the only item allowed into the testing area is identification, we encourage test takers to leave personal items at home. To accommodate those items that cannot be left behind (such as purses), the testing centers may have small lockers available.
I am on medication. May I bring drinks/food into the testing room?
Food and drinks are not permitted in the testing rooms. Many of the exams that we administer do allow you to take a break. The exams that do not offer break time will allow you to leave the testing area to get a drink or take medication. However, the amount of time designated for that exam is not stopped when you are away from your computer.
Do you provide special conditions equipment?
Special equipment is available if requested and approved in advance by your test sponsor. This request is then forwarded to the testing center to implement the day of the exam. Please contact your test sponsor to discuss your special testing needs.
How crowded are the testing rooms? I need to be in a quiet environment.
Many of the testing labs are set up with as many as 16 workstations, although the number of candidates on a daily basis may vary. Test center administrators aim to provide a quiet and comfortable environment for all test takers. Noise reducing headsets are available for an even quieter environment. These headsets are not to be confused with our audio headsets, which are used for exams that contain audio sections, and are also available at each testing station. Your Test Center Administrator would be glad to assist you if you have questions.
Can I choose my testing computer?
Testing computers are predetermined. Our systems are set to provide the next available computer to accommodate the length of the exam for which you are scheduled.
