Arriving at the Test Center
Plan to arrive at the testing center 30 minutes prior to your exam start time.
What to Bring
Identification: At check-in, Pearson VUE will ask candidates to present two forms of identification (ID), including at least one government-issued ID with a signature and recent photograph. The other form of ID must include a signature.
Please note: As stated above, the name that is listed on both forms of ID must match the name used while applying to the ABMGG for Active Candidate Status.
Personal Belongings: Pearson VUE will provide a locker for storing personal belongings. Test centers are not responsible for lost, stole, or misplaced personal items.
Certain items are not allowed in the Pearson VUE building and must be left at home or in a candidate’s vehicle. These materials include textbooks, study guides, notes, etc.
Check-in and Security Procedures
In order to protect exam security and ensure a fair experience to all candidates, Pearson VUE employs several security measures. Procedures include:
- Palm vein pattern (scan) used for security and identity verification if the candidate leaves and returns to the testing room
- Signature as proof of the candidate’s understanding and acceptance of the examination rules established by ABMGG; this may include a digital signature
- Audio and video monitoring at all times
- ID Check: Pearson VUE staff will ask for two forms of identification
- Security Check: Follow all security requirements. Candidates may be asked to turn pockets out to ensure that no prohibited items are being carried into the testing room.
- Locker: Personal items should be left at home or stored in an assigned locker outside the testing area. Locker access will be provided only before and after the examination and during breaks.
- Erasable Whiteboard: Before entering the room, candidates will be provided with an erasable whiteboard and marker for use during the exam. Candidates may not remove the whiteboard from the testing room at any time during the exam and must turn it in during breaks and after the exam is over. The whiteboard will be erased during scheduled and unscheduled breaks.
- Workstation: Staff will log candidates into assigned computer workstations and verify the exam to be delivered.
- Tutorial: Before the exam begins, candidates will complete a self-paced computerized tutorial to become familiar with the exam format and procedures for completing the exam. Time spent on the tutorial is not deducted from the time allotted for the exam; the system allows for up to 15 minutes to complete the tutorial.
- Conduct Attestation: Candidates may be asked to review and sign a conduct of attestation or similar form, acknowledging both understanding and compliance with testing center examination rules regarding security and conduct.