Exam day tip?

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Is there one on this site? I couldn't find one.

I have few question, should I bring a bag? So I can put everything not allowed in the room in the bag and place it outside? Is mechanical pencil allowed? Is water allowed?(with clear bottle). Will there be a clock or I better bring a watch? And any other tip? Thanks a lot!

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

Hi chugangc - To be honest, we haven't focused on logistical tips in a while (maybe we should?) ... I just assume GARP should be giving logistical direction. David

 

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David, I really wish Garp's site is as easy to navigate as BT, I found enough info on Garp's site on what I must bring but not nearly enough how what I can't bring.

Anyone who has taken it before might want comment on it?

 

[johnccarter]

I think they provided all the information you're after in an email they sent out on 21st October 2010. Last year I recall them being quite strict - if it is not in the first list (and on your desk) or in the second list (and under your chair) then you can't take it. Simple as that.

Note that we had to leave any other items (such as a rucksack or coat) in the corridor outside or at the very back of the room.

At our exam they had a projector running showing a clock (because the room didn't have a big enough clock that could be seen by the people at the very far back).

Exam Site Room Policy: Proctors and security personnel may ask to inspect your belongings at check-in to ensure that prohibited items are not carried into the testing room. Please comply with all of these requests. With your cooperation, we are able to ensure that candidates are checked in promptly and seated on time.

The following items must be kept on your desk during the examination

• November 2010 Admission Ticket

• Current government issued photo identification

• A GARP approved calculator

• Pencils (#2) or mechanical pencils (soft lead)


The following items are permitted in the testing room but must remain in your pockets or in transparent plastic bags under your chair when not in use:

• Wallet (money purse)

• Calculator batteries, pencil sharpeners, eye-glasses, earplugs

• Medicine, tissues, and other medically necessary or personal items

• Food and drinks. Please note: containers may not be opened in the testing room. All food and drinks must be consumed outside the testing room


The following items are NOT permitted in the testing room

• Pens, highlighters, rulers, cellular phones or BlackBerrys

• Baggage of any kind including backpacks, handbags, tote bags, briefcases, laptop bags, luggage, carrying cases, or pencil cases

• Study materials including notes, papers, textbooks, study guides, scratch paper, present/future value tables, or calculator manuals, highlighters, correction fluid, correction tape, or rulers

• Knives of any type, including box cutter and X-ACTO® knives for use as pencil sharpeners

• Cellular telephones, cameras, pagers, headsets, computers, electronic organizers, personal data assistants, or any other remote communication or photographic devices

• Wristwatches with engaged audible alarms/timers or any type of desk clocks

• Tobacco products

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

@ugli-stix Thanks for sharing that info, GARP doesn't actually give us that info, that i am aware - David

 

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ugli-stix, thank you so much!!

Guess I should bring some water