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entire time, and to start exhausted is almost always a recipe for
mistakes and lack of confidence.

Most tests require absolute punctuality and to arrive even a few
moments late may result in denial of entry to the exam as well as
the loss of examination fees. Plan to be at the test center a little
early so that you can prepare, relax, maybe do a few moments of
last-minute review and get comfortable before the start of the
examination. Some paper-based examinations require you to
bring a pencil and eraser to the examination. Be sure to bring a
few pencils (usually, a paper-based examination will require a
certain type of pencil) - a good quality eraser and perhaps even a
snack or drink. Most examination rooms will not allow anything
at the desk except for examination materials. Still, most will
allow the candidate to take short breaks and go to the back of the
room or just outside for a quick moment to grab a snack, drink,
and a bathroom break. It is good to take frequent breaks during
the exam - even if for only a moment or two to relax and refresh.

Set a study plan that works up to the examination date, do
reviews as frequently as possible - even if to do only a few
sample questions for ten minutes at a time, so that you can build
on your knowledge.

Good luck, and congratulations on taking this step forward in
your career. Even if a candidate does not pass the examination,
there is little doubt that they have learned a lot and will have
benefitted from the experience of preparation and review.