Exhibit F - Instructions for Test Takers

Section 1 - Testing Regulations

To take a test, before entering the Testing Room, you are required to:

1. Read the following

1.1. The test(s) will be delivered via the web-based test delivery tool, Prime.
y If you have used Prime before, you will need your Prime username and password.
y If you have not used Prime before, but have taken an IBM test before, you will need your
Prometric Testing ID (eg. testing ID # - PR_ _ _ _ _ _ _).
y If you have forgotten your Prometric Testing ID, or don’t have one, the Prime tool will
generate a new one for you.

1.2 Upon entering the testing room, please wait to be seated.

1.3 Personal belongings brought into the testing room are to be placed on the floor beside you. You
are personally responsible for all of your belongings.

1.4 Follow the instructions beside the testing machine. All tests are password protected. The
proctor will activate the test for you. You will also have one sheet of paper for taking notes.

1.5 All tests are closed-book. Do not use any testing aids. Laptop computers, palm pilots, and
programmable calculators are not allowed. Do not talk to other candidates or refer to their
screens or written notes.

1.6 It is expressly prohibited to copy, disclose, publish, reproduce, or transmit any part of an exam
in any form, by any means, verbal or written, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of the certifying organization.

1.7 Upon finishing the test, if a printer is in the testing room, while viewing your Examination Score
Report, print it using the browser's print option, then sign-out from the test delivery tool, and
close the browser. Leave the sheet of paper by the testing machine, and pick up your printed
Examination Score Report from the proctor at the printer.

1.8 Your test results will be sent to you via e-mail after the completion of your exam. If all test(s)
required for a certification have been passed, a notice regarding your certificate will be sent to
your e-mail address in about one week.

1.9 If you have inquiries about your certification status and/or certification certificate, please send a
note via the Contact link on the Professional Certification Program from IBM Web site,
www.ibm.com/certify, or an e-mail to certify@us.ibm.com.

2. Show one photo ID with signature

Note: If at a conference, you must also show your conference badge.

3. Sign-in
Note: By signing the sign-in sheet, you agree to comply with these regulations. These regulations
will be strictly enforced. Failure to comply, may result in forfeited test(s), civil or criminal
prosecution, and/or permanent ineligibility from any further certification testing.
Section 2 - For Taking the Test
1. On the top right hand corner of the sheet beside the testing machine, write the brand (e.g. SOA) and
test number (e.g. 669) you wish to take.

2. Access test deliver tool, Prime, via http://ibt.prometric.com/ibm.

3. To register into Prime and start your test, follow Option A or Option B, as appropriate to you.

Option A [ If you have used Prime before. ]

Select Secure Sign-In (Users SSL encryption), enter your username/password, and sign-in
On the Candidate / Delivery Main Menu, if required, change the Domain, and then select Take
Test. The proctor will now personally activate your test. Please be patient.

Option B [ If you have not used Prime before, complete all of the following steps. ]
Select First Time Registration (see screenshot below)
Step 1: Leave blank (unless you know your Prometric ID number).
Step 2: Select the relevant Prime section (or Program) on the pull-down menu and click
Continue, which will take you to the Privacy Statement.

If/when you agree to the Privacy Statement, you’ll be directed to First Time Registration - Step
2, enter your demographic data and Submit.
Note: Select a username & password that you will remember; you will need them for all test you
will take through this online tool.
 Once authenticated, on the next screen, select Continue.
On the Candidate / Deliver Main Menu, if required, change the domain and then select
Take Test. The proctor will now personally activate your test. Please be patient.

4. Finishing the test & signing out

4.1 While looking at your Examination Score Report on the screen, select File pull-down and the
Print option.
4.2 When you’re ready to sign-out, select Click here to continue. This will end your testing session.
4.3 If you need to review test scores or print receipts, see step 5.
If not, close the internet browser, and leave your sheet of paper (used for notes during the test)
beside the testing machine. Pick up your Examination Score Report from the proctor.

5. Reviewing Test Scores & printing receipts (after signing out)

5.1 If this is applicable to you, please sign-in to the testing tool. To review test scores, on the
Candidate / Deliver Main Menu, select Review Scores.

Under Payment details, select View receipt.

From the pull-down menu, select File -> Print option.

5.2 To sign-out, click the icon at the top right-hand corner of the page.

5.3 Close the internet browser.

5.4 If applicable, leave your sheet of paper (used for notes during the test) beside the testing
machine.
5.5 Pick up your Examination Score Report and/or Payment Receipt from the proctor.

To inquire about your certification status/certificate, please email certify@us.ibm.com.

Thank You!