The total examination appointment time is as follows:
5.5 hours at the testing center
5 hours in the examination appointment
4.5 hours in the exam
- 2.25 hours in Section 1
- 10 minutes for optional break
- 2.25 hours in Section 2
You are instructed to arrive at the test center 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will give you adequate time to complete the necessary sign-in procedures, which includes showing your government issued ID, having your digital photo taken and providing a digital signature. When a test section closes, you may not return to it (i.e. answers submitted in Section 1 cannot be changed after starting Section 2)
Unscheduled Breaks
Breaks are already built into your testing schedule, but you will also be permitted to take an unscheduled break (if needed). However, please know that the exam clock will not stop, and the test proctor is likely to flag frequent or extended breaks as potential exam security issues that will need to be reviewed by ABO exam administration personnel.
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