AICI First Level Certification Exam Guidelines for Test Takers May 2007 In Advance of the Exam • You must be pre- registered with AICI headquarters and have paid the exam fee. • You should have received confirmation that you are registered for the exam. • Make note of the time that your exam is to begin. (Note: to provide extra time for those who need it, there will be different rooms for the English-speaking test takers, and those who have special needs or those whose first language is not English.) • If English is your second language and you want to use either an electronic dictionary or person to translate, you must notify AICI in advance. • See special instructions below regarding use of interpreters and dictionaries • If reading or writing exams are difficult and you require a reader, YOU MUST NOTIFY AICI WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE EXAM by checking the box marked- “ Special Assistance Needed”. • If you usually require more time to write an exam, YOU MUST NOTIFY AICI WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE EXAM. • Please notify AICI of any other special needs, WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE EXAM On the Day of the Exam • You may bring quiet snacks that are not smelly. Water will be supplied. • Come well rested • Bring a sweater or shawl • You are not allowed to bring satchels to exam table, but you can leave them at the back of the room. Place anything you need to have close to you in a clear plastic bag. • You may have a dictionary with you. Register it when you arrive. • You must bring photo ID • If you are easily distracted, bring ear plugs When Participants Enter • Use the washroom before proceeding to the test room. • You will be allowed in the room 15 minutes before your exam is to start. • Place all satchels and materials at the back of the room • If you will be using a dictionary, the proctor must examine it. • Write your name on a numbered check-off sheet. You will be given a numbered copy of the exam that corresponds to the number next to your name on this checkoff sheet. • Place the exam FACE DOWN on the table in front of your seat and wait until the signal is given to begin. • Turn off your cell phone and/or pager • While you are waiting for the exam to begin, you will receive instructions on how to fill out the answer sheet that will be placed on the table ahead of time. • Only No. 2 (HB) pencils can be used on the answer sheet |
