Admission Procedures

• Please report to the test center at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled
  exam time.

• To gain admission to the assessment center, you must present TWO forms of identification, one with a current photograph. Both forms of identification must be valid and include your current name and signature. You will also be required to sign a roster for verification of identity.

  You MUST bring one of the following: driver's license with photograph; state identification card with photograph; passport; military identification card with photograph. The second form of identification must display your name and signature for signature verification (e.g., credit card with signature, social security card with signature, employment/student ID card with signature). The name on the identification must match the name under which you are registered with AMP.

• You may reprint your confirmation of eligibility by logging onto your account
  in the Certification Center.
• The total testing time is four hours. Additional time has been allowed for
  instructions, so the examination may not begin exactly at your scheduled
  test time. You should expect to be at the test center approximately 4 ½ to 5
  hours. There are no scheduled breaks.

Candidates without two forms of ID, or who arrive late to the test site will not be
permitted to enter the test center, and their examination fees will be forfeited.

Examination Procedures

• No reference material, books, papers, or calculators are allowed in the
  examination room. You will be provided with scratch paper at your work
  station on which you can write notes to yourself during the test. These will be collected at the end of the examination.
• No test materials, documents, or memoranda of any sort are to be taken
  from the examination room.
• No questions concerning the content of the examination may be asked
  during the testing period. Read the instructions thoroughly.
• At the time of the examination you will be provided with an opportunity to
  comment on any question you believe is misleading or deficient in accuracyor content. Be specific when commenting on a question; the ExaminationCommittee will individually review each comment. Individual responses to your question comments will not be provided. You may also submit comments on exam questions for about two weeks after the exam. A form will be available on the HTCC website for this purpose.
• You may not communicate with other candidates during the examination.
  Proctors are authorized to maintain secure and proper test administration
  procedures, including relocation of candidates.
• Cellular phones are prohibited.
• Food and drinks are prohibited in the examination room.

Suggestions for Taking the Examination

Before the Test

• Get at least eight hours sleep each night during the week leading up to the test.
• Eat a nutritious breakfast the morning of your test.
• If you are particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine, monitor your consumption.
• Arrive to the test center 30 minutes early to allow yourself to check in and relax before taking the exam.
• Bring the necessary paperwork with you to the test, such as your photo ID, second form of identification and a copy of your appointment confirmation email.
• Complete a few warm-up questions the morning of the test, allowing yourself to get into the test-taking mode.
• Wear comfortable layered clothing as test center temperatures may vary.

During the Test

• Read the directions carefully, making certain that you understand exactly what is expected.
• Read each question carefully and note key words and phrases so you only have to read the question once.
• When answering multiple-choice questions, it is recommended to first pause and try to predict the correct answer before looking at the answer options.
• Do not over analyze the question or read into the question what is not there
• If you are still unsure about the correct answer, reread the question and try to eliminate one or two choices that are clearly wrong so you can make an educated guess.
• Answer all the questions.Make educated guesses at correct answers rather than leaving the answer blank. The score on the entire test will be based only on the number of correct responses: any questions left blank will be scored as incorrect.
• Do not waste time on questions containing unfamiliar or difficult material.  You can come back to them if time permits.
• Budget your time, allowing yourself enough time to answer all 200 questions in 4 hours.
• Pace yourself and work carefully; do not allow yourself to become stuck on any one question.
• Use all of the allotted test time if you need to. There are no bonus points for finishing before the time limit expires.
• If you have time left over, think carefully before changing answers – your initial response is often the correct one.