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Exam Technique: Step By Step
A. Reading time (½ hour) 0.3 minutes per mark !!!
• Read the scenario of the question (½ hour)
☺ 2 minutes: familiarize yourself with content/wp, etc
☺ 28 minutes: speed reading
- Make notes/write down your thoughts, etc.
- Underline important words, etc.
- Identify statements, IAS, ISAs, Co-Act, etc
• Search for facts/information/answers given in the
question
• Facts/answers are often given in the question
• Try to identify issues (e.g. risks, controls, weaknesses, statements, etc.)
• Keep mind mapping to an absolute minimum !!!
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