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Make sure your personal identification meets requirements.
You'll need to show 2 forms of identification (ID). At least one must be an acceptable form of primary ID from the list below.
Your IDs must:
They must meet these requirements in order to receive your results:
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Primary ID |
This ID document must be issued by your government and contain:
Types of acceptable primary ID include:
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Secondary ID |
This ID document must either contain:
Types of acceptable secondary ID include:
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If you do not have an acceptable primary ID from the country that you're sitting the exam in, use an international travel passport from your country of citizenship.
If you have an issue with any of your ID documents, email us at least 3 business days before the exam to request a pre-approval. For your own security, never send copies or images of your ID documents via email. Instead, provide in writing:
We accept the following variances with secondary IDs only:
The CAOP® exam is a 'restricted open-book exam'. This means you can bring with you 1 copy each of the following approved reference books (any edition):
Your reference books must not contain any handwritten notes or loose sheets of paper. Electronic or printed versions of digital files (e.g. printed PDFs or scans) are not allowed. Only small sticky flags or tabs, with a maximum size of 12mm x 44mm, are permitted for marking pages. The invigilator will need to inspect your reference materials prior to entering the exam room.
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*Your calculator can be scientific or standard.
At a Test centre Pearson will provide you with:
The whiteboard marker is only to be used to write on the whiteboard pages provided. These are standard test centre items. A paper and pen cannot be used during your exam to ensure questions and answers are not recorded or shared.
If you experience any issues with the whiteboard or marker pen provided, please raise your hand and advise the invigilator.
You will have access to the following online tools during your exam:
Our exam guide covers the CAOP® exam format, scoring, question content, content areas, and sample papers to practise with.
From here you can also test out the exam software prior to your exam.
Better to arrive too early than too late. Arrive at least 30 min prior to the exam. If you arrive after the scheduled exam time, you will not be able to start your exam.
Ensure to turn your phone off, and check no alarms are set. You will be required to show that your phone is switched off upon arrival.
All items that are not permitted into the exam room will be placed into a locker.
During admission, your photograph will be taken, this photo will be used in your Skills Assessment outcome. Admission procedures and security checks will be conducted to ensure the security of the exam.
They may ask you to:
Please notify the supervisor if you would prefer to have a separate room to conduct the checks.
On exam day, you will have:
The CAOP® exam does not have a scheduled break.
If you need an unscheduled break to use the bathroom or have access to water, please raise your hand.
Interruptions may happen during your exam.
Your answers are automatically saved every three seconds to prevent data loss.
If you have an issue:
APC will review the case and contact you within 1 business day, if required.
This follow-up may include additional instructions, an outcome summary, or options for rebooking the exam.
You will be informed once the investigation is complete.
Remember to report. If you do not report an issue on exam day, we may not be able to investigate without a case number.