mkt-016336 Sie Best-Practices Generic
mkt-016336 Sie Best-Practices Generic
mkt-016336 Sie Best-Practices Generic
Essentials (SIE)
Best Practices Guide
Exam Stats
Practice and Mastery Exams
Study time: 70–90 hours; 3–4 weeks
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Test-Taking Tips
Read the Full Question
Questions are often written to trap people who assume too much.
Examples of hedge clauses include the terms if, not, all, none, and except. In the case of if statements, the question can
Look for words that are tip-offs to the situation presented. For example, if you see the word prospectus in the
Do not be surprised if some questions on the exam seem unfamiliar at first. Very often, questions present information
indirectly. You may have to interpret the meaning of certain elements before you can answer the question. The exam
Information found in one question will likely help you answer a different question.
Many questions supply too much information, which is often the case in story problems. Learn to separate the story
from the question. Take the time to identify what the question is asking.
Use a Calculator
Most of the questions requiring calculations are written so that any math needed is simple in nature and function.
However, using a calculator is recommended to ensure that common math errors do not lead to incorrect answers.
If you are unsure of an answer, your first hunch is most likely correct. Change an answer only if you discover you did
not read the question correctly, or if you find new or additional helpful information in another question.
Pace Yourself
Watch the time carefully (your time remaining will be displayed on your computer screen) and pace yourself
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Primary Study Tools
The introduction found in your LEM will review the specifics of your exam. Many candidates skip the introduction and,
as a result, must work harder than those who take the time to read it. This section includes:
• Prerequisites
Study Tip:
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SecuritiesPro™ QBank
This may be the most important tool you
have other than the LEM. Test yourself
with practice questions and solutions.
Then, pinpoint problem areas by building
customized exams based on length and
topic of your choice. The QBank also lets you
create online personal notes and bookmarks
for future reference.
• Build two QBank exams for each unit based on your Study Calendar. Do not take short, repetitive unit exams,
as this will lead to memorization versus comprehension. View rationales after each question, and spend time
studying each rationale in order to learn the concepts.
• Gain a comfort level with each unit until you feel confident enough to move on to the next unit, but don’t feel
you need to master every topic before moving on.
Remediation Tips:
Study Tip:
• Using your Performance Tracker report, identify weak areas and
review these units in the LEM and Video Library (if available). Smaller exams can be built by
selecting the Custom Quiz button
in your QBank.
Simulated (Weighted Mock) Exams
These weighted exams contain questions pulled from the QBank.
The exams allow a review of answers and rationales and may be
created an unlimited number of times.
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Practice and Mastery Exams
Designed to be a measurement tool, the Practice and Mastery Exams provide a valuable means of evaluating your
preparedness for passing the exam on the first try. These exams may only be taken once each. There are no answers
or rationales provided, although you are given a diagnostic report of your results. These exams are designed to closely
replicate the true exam experience, both in terms of the degree of difficulty and topical coverage.
The better you do on these exams, the more likely you are to pass your actual exam.
1. Do not take the Practice Exam or Mastery Exam until you have read the entire LEM and completed all
recommended unit exams.
3. Complete the Practice Exam after reading the LEM and after
attending class (if you are registered for one).
• Reread the portions of the LEM and watch videos from the Video Library, OnDemand Class, or Live Online Class
that cover topics you did not score well on.
• Create 100-question practice exams from your QBank on areas of weakness. Review the questions and rationales at
the end of each test.
• Continue to complete Simulated (Weighted Mock) Exams and review the questions and rationales at the end of
each test.
• Your goal should be to comprehend the material and consistently score in the 80s on your practice exams.
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Additional Study Tools
Video Library
This optional video review tool consists of instructor-led
reviews of core concepts and test topics. It is designed
to provide additional clarification on topics you may be
having difficulty understanding. Review the videos as
many times as necessary.
Study Calendar
This online calendar helps you create an exam-specific study plan around your schedule and study preferences.
Corrections
Stay abreast of corrections made between new editions.
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