Preparing for the examination and revision strategies
Start early
MCQ examinations tend to focus on details, and detailed
information cannot generally be retained effectively
through short-term memory.
Plan your revision
Read every single topic in the study manuals and allow
extra time for difficult topics. DO NOT glance over
topics you think you know already. DO NOT simply rely on
the knowledge you have gained in a professional capacity
alone as this may not always be technically correct.
Make sure you know and understand the products,
instruments, techniques, rules and regulations etc.
covered in the syllabuses.
Pay attention to fundamental terms, concepts and key
definitions
Pay attention to fundamental terms, concepts and key
definitions. For example, terms such as "Intermediary",
"Licensed Corporation", "Registered Institution",
"Responsible Officer" are specifically defined in the
Securities and Futures Ordinance. Candidates are
expected to know what they mean, in particular for
regulatory papers.
You are advised to use the Learning Outcomes for each
topic of the Study Manual as a guide to the way in which
you study the materials. They indicate the expected key
areas of knowledge which you should master. The
checklists included in each topic help to reinforce your
understanding of the subject covered in the topic.
Understand and digest the materials
DO NOT just read and memorise the study manuals. Think
about the issues and your practical experience of them.
If possible, discuss the issues with other experienced
practitioners.
