I've never flown a SID or STAR either on my initial ME-CIR or on any renewal I've done. If this ATO is throwing one in to 'trick you up' find another ATO. The last couple of renewals I've done have been with an ATO that not only tests you but treats the renewal as a continuing education.
There are some average ATO's out there. The one's that take pleasure in tripping you up are to be avoided if possible.