2.6 Final Review and Test-Day Source Control
Key Takeaways
- Final review should confirm the test code, authorization evidence, FTN, supplement awareness, and ACS map.
- Candidates should not study from claims that the FAA publishes confidential item content.
- PSI should be contacted for current fee information rather than using a made-up fixed fee.
- The April 2026 embedded-image update should be treated as screen-format preparation, not new content.
Keep final review source-controlled
The final review period should confirm both content and source control. Content review means the candidate can work through the ACS subject areas for the exact test code. Source control means the candidate is using official FAA logistics, has the correct authorization evidence, has an FTN, understands the testing supplement, and is not relying on unsupported claims about active questions or fees.
Start with the test code. AMG, AMA, and AMP have different subject maps and separate AKTR outcomes. Then confirm the matrix facts: AMG has 60 listed questions, AMA has 100, AMP has 100, each test has 2.0 hours, and each test has a passing score of 70. Add the validation rule: validation questions may appear, are not scored, are not included in listed counts, and are covered by the listed allotted time.
| Final-review check | Correct standard | Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Test identity | AMG, AMA, or AMP | Writing single bundled written exam. |
| Time and score | 2.0 hours and 70 for each test | Changing the score threshold by test. |
| Validation items | Possible, unscored, outside listed counts | Assuming every screen is scored. |
| Images | Embedded-image delivery update effective April 2026 | Treating image delivery as content change. |
| Fees | Contact PSI for current fee | Publishing an invented fixed fee. |
The document check should happen before the content sprint. Confirm the FAA Tracking Number created through IACRA if needed. Confirm the authorization evidence: FAA Form 8610-2, authenticated AMTS documentation, or Military Certificate of Eligibility, depending on the path. Confirm that the document matches the test code being scheduled. A candidate should not arrive with a document that supports a different path or rating goal.
The content check should use the ACS and official references. Do not claim that the FAA publishes active questions. The source brief says the FAA does not share confidential item content. A sound final review uses official standards, handbooks, the testing supplement, and AKTR code remediation. That approach is slower than memorizing rumors, but it matches the FAA source boundary.
Use this final-review list:
- Name the test code and rating goal out loud.
- Verify FTN and authorization evidence.
- Review the ACS subject-area tracker for that test.
- Practice reading figures, tables, and diagrams tied to the FAA-CT-8080-4G supplement and embedded-image delivery format.
- Rehearse pacing with the correct listed question count and 2.0-hour clock.
- Review validation-question rules to prevent surprise.
- Plan AKTR storage immediately after the attempt.
After the test, do not treat the result as the end of the record. Store the AKTR. If the result is passing, move ACS code topics into DME oral and practical preparation. If the result is failing, apply the retake rule accurately: wait 30 days unless the required signed statement documents additional instruction in failed subjects and readiness. Either way, the official source trail continues.
Which final-review statement is accurate?
What should this guide avoid saying about FAA knowledge-test questions?
How should embedded images be handled in final review?