In this post, we’ll take a look at what you can expect on CAEC Test Day and how you can prepare well for the critical day.
You don’t have to take the whole exam in one testing session. The five CAEC subtests are modular exams that can be taken one (or more) at a time and in the order you wish.
CAEC test day procedures – what to expect on test day
First off, plan your route to the CAEC Test Centre. Be sure to get familiar with the directions and take ample time to account for delays or heavy traffic. Planning properly will help you arrive at the test centre on time.
Arrive Early. In general, candidates are expected to show up at their chosen CAEC test centre at least 30 minutes before their test appointment.
If you arrive early, you’ll have sufficient time for the registration process, and you can store your personal belongings in an orderly manner.
At the testing centre, a waiting area with lockers for secure storage is available. If you arrive late, you will lose your CAEC testing slot, and you’ll have to reschedule your testing appointment.
Please note that if you arrive late, it will still count as one of your three test attempts you are allowed per calendar year. The CAEC exam is NOT offered online! You will have to take the five sub-exams at a test centre in your jurisdiction.
Check also the following video that explains all about the Alberta CAEC exam:
Bring your IDs
To complete your registration, you must check in for your CAEC test with two valid, government-issued IDs. Expired IDs will not be accepted!
One of your IDs must have your photo, name, address, date of birth, and signature. If the staff at a CAEC test centre cannot validate your identification properly, you will have to reschedule your test appointment.
You may also be required to show a third piece of identification if the first two do not clearly indicate the required information. All forms of identification need to match identically, and you must use your legal name as it shows on your government-issued ID.
The name on your identification must be the same as the name on your CAEC registrant account. Additionally, you must provide valid documentation to prove that you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
Please note that only original identification documents are permitted. Photographs or photocopies of IDS are not accepted.
In case you are not able to provide the required forms of identification, you will have to fill out an Alternative Identification Verification Request to be submitted to your province’s CAEC Administrator.
Please note that this procedure takes time, so be sure to submit it in a timely manner to receive approval before you schedule your tests.
You must take the CAEC exam in the province or territory where you live. For contact details and more information about the participating CAEC jurisdictions, <- check this page.
Supplies and materials
The CAEC Administration wants to ensure a secure and safe testing environment. That’s why you are required to store all personal items, including electronic devices such as cell phones, outside of the testing room.
Only items issued and approved by the administration are permitted in the testing room.
The CAEC exam is entirely computer-based, and you can use the provided on-screen tools, such as an embedded calculator and a digital notepad.
You can use the on-screen calculator in part 2 of the CAEC math sub-exam only. Some students prefer to work with a handheld calculator, and most test centres will have a limited number of handheld devices and whiteboards available to you, subject to availability.
You should be able to operate the permitted calculator quickly and effectively, so spend some time on that skill. You should also learn all about what kind of questions are on the CAEC exam.
To be perfectly CAEC-ready on test day, we strongly recommend using Cansego’s accredited online CAEC prep course and getting prepared correctly in no time!
Breaks
During lunch periods and scheduled breaks, you may access your personal items, but unscheduled breaks are not permitted.
If you leave the testing room during your test, your test will be forfeited and not scored.
In case you really have to leave the testing room or encounter an issue during your test, you must raise your hand and notify the Administrator or Invigilator.
The CAEC exam is a computer-based assessment (in most jurisdictions), and technical errors, though rare, may occur. That is beyond the control of the CAEC test centre or CAEC Administration.
In that case, the issue will be addressed as quickly as possible, and you will receive a notification with the following steps to reschedule your test(s).
Video monitoring
Please be aware that your testing centre may record your test session(s) on video to safeguard the integrity of the CAEC test.
Monitoring candidates during their testing sessions is an accepted practice, and you should be totally fine with it as it helps make the testing environment safe and secure.