exam

cram for an/the exam

To study for a test shortly before it is scheduled to take place. You might have gotten a higher grade if you didn't cram for the exam at the last minute.
See also: cram, exam

sit for (some)/(one's) exam

To take an examination in a formal setting or situation. You will have all your personal belongings inspected before you sit for the exam to ensure that no one is able to cheat. It was only when I sat for my final exam that I realized I had left my calculator at home. If my teacher hadn't convinced me to sit for the SAT, I never would have gotten into college.
See also: exam, sit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sit for an exam

to take an exam to qualify for a license, such as a bar exam. When do you sit for the bar exam? I will sit for the exam next week.
See also: exam, sit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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The Taiwan TOEIC exam organization announced remedial measures for participants who took a TOEIC test which had to be canceled due to a technical error.
The rule change, approved on July 7, restructures FINRA's representative-level qualification exams, creates general knowledge and specialized knowledge exams, allows "permissive registration," establishes an exam waiver process for persons working for a financial services affiliate of a member, and amends certain Continuing Education requirements.
If you just cannot be bothered exam preparation try to think what are the benefits you will get if you prepare properly.