Forma # 1.ai - ICAB

13. Take breaks: Do not study at a stretch for too
long. Take a short 5 minute break every 1-1.5
hours. During this time, do not watch TV or
use the computer. Rest your eyes, stretch
your legs, walk around a little bit, eat or drink
something. In general, relax. Studying on an
empty stomach will cause a headache.
14. Take mock exams: Practice writing in exam
conditions as much as you can,. Attempt
mock exams at home. This will help you to
estimate the speed and quality of your writing.
15. Preparing for the exam: Start preparing for
the exam 2-3 days before the exam starts. Buy
your stationery and a stationery case. Get
new batteries for your calculator. Photocopy
your admit card and routine. Arrange your
clothes for the exam days (wear something
comfortable but not too old or shabby) and
consult a doctor if you have any illness like
influenza, toothache etc. It is better to start
medication a couple of days before, rather
than on the day of the exam. Don’t learn or
read anything new on the day before the day
of exam. All you should do is to revise what
you have already done.
16. On the Exam day: Rise early, have a good
breakfast, drink plenty of fluids. Do not
become nervous, trying to revise too many
things in the morning. If you are a religious
person, say your prayers. Start from home
early, allowing for traffic jams, bad weather
etc. If you are using public transport, carry
small notes and change with you so that you
will not waste time while trying to pay your
fare with large notes. Make sure you have
got everything you need. Do not attempt an
exam on an empty stomach.
17. During the exam: When you receive the
question paper, spend some time to read it.
First attempt the question you know best. This
will create a good impression in the mind of
the examiner. Write the question number
and reference clearly. Always begin the
answer to a question with one or two
summary sentences. Begin a new paragraph
for each point or idea. Attempt all questions.
Underline key points. Write legibly. Do not
write too small.
18. Save some time for revision and tidying up:
Keep at least 10 minutes for revision. Keep
another 5 minutes for tidying up
your script (signature,
numbering, stapling
additional scripts etc.). Do
not speak to others during the
examination.
19. Be professional in your
presentation: Presentation is
the method of communicating
your knowledge to the
examiner in the most
appropriate manner.
Communicating your
knowledge means that what
you mean and know is exactly
conveyed to the examiner.
There should not be any
ambiguity in the answers.
This is a professional exam, so
your approach and
presentation should match the
requirements of the question.
If you are required to write a
letter or report, make sure it is
good enough to be presented
to a Partner at your office. If
you are preparing a set of
financial statements, make
sure it is in the correct format
and sequence as per the
accounting and reporting
standards.
20. After the exam: Do not
distress yourself discussing
your mistakes with anyone.
What has happened has
happened; it cannot be
changed. Discussion will only
spoil your other papers. Once
all your exams are over, you
should make a note of all the
mistakes and drawbacks for
future reference. Look them
up before the next exams.
Wish you all the best!!
While everyone has their own particular
effective method of studying, a few things
work for all.
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