How do I pass AF5?
General tips for the AF5 exam
- 10 minutes to read the planning objectives and consider how they fit in with what you know of the case study as well as reading through all the tasks and jotting down notes.
- 160 minutes to answer the questions (keeping relatively tightly to one minute per mark so as not to overrun)
How do you revise for R06?
What’s our final tip?
- identify the key words in each question stem.
- answer the question being asked (not your own version of it)
- write/type around the answers to give the R06 examiner a good spread of answers.
- avoid going down the wrong angle and squandering marks.
How hard are the CII exams?
In terms of difficulty the CII exams are significantly easier than Actuarial/ACA/ACCA (Actuarial being by far the hardest). You can make a half decent living as a (re)insurance broker.
What is AF5 exam?
The objective of Financial Planning Process (AF5) is to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when giving advice to clients. You will, however, receive a ‘fact-find’ two weeks before the exam which you will use to draw up a financial plan in the exam.
How do I pass CII R01?
10 tips to help you pass R01 first time
- Put in the hard yards.
- Work smarter, not harder.
- Focus on chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the CII R01 study text.
- Focus on the content you don’t know.
- Guess!
- Read the exam questions twice.
- Practice, practice, practice.
- Complete the R01 CII exam guide at least twice.
Is R06 difficult?
R06 – Financial Planning Practice. The statistics say that this is the easiest R0 exam. It is, but only if you get your head around the technique that you will need.
How do I check my CII score?
Results are available in the Bookings and Results section of your MyCII page. For on-screen written exams these will be available from 08.00am on the date of the release of results. For on-screen multiple-choice exams these will normally be available on MyCII within 24 hours of you completing your exam.
Is the CII qualification good?
The CII Diploma in Insurance is an internationally-recognised technical and supervisory qualification developing essential knowledge and capability for individuals in the insurance market. Completion of the Diploma provides a platform to support effective job performance and long-term career success.
What is the pass mark for af5?
55 per cent
They are both three hours long, a pass gives 30 credits, the nominal pass mark is 55 per cent and candidates receive client information two weeks before the exam.
What’s the best way to pass the CII AF exam?
Here are our top ten tips: Start early. Few people go into the exam over-prepared. You’ll have done enough exams by now to know how you work best – a steady long term revision plan or a last minute cram! But don’t forget, the CII recommend at least 150 hours of study for a written AF exam (AF7 is 100 hours).
How many hours of study is needed for AF5?
AF5 is very different from the other AF exams. Whilst the CII still quote the 150 hours of study required for the exam, we feel this is very much over-stated. Apart from reviewing past papers to get a flavour of the exam style question, there is little that can be done until the client fact find is released two weeks before the exam.
How long does it take to prepare for AF exam?
For many people who are on the ‘road to chartered’ status, the hard work preparing for AF exams starts 4-6 weeks out from the written exam. The CII suggests 150 hours of study for each AF exam, and, if you look at the stats, either people don’t do this amount of work or they do but it’s not effective.
Where can I download CII past exam papers?
To download two CII past exam papers, go to the CII site and select the exam you intend to sit. The papers can be found on the home page for each AF exam. Mix up your revision. Learning doesn’t all have to be something which requires dedicated ‘study time’. We produce MP3 material for AF1, 4 and 7 exam.