Chapter Notes...

The three examination units of the Diploma in Financial Studies have different assessment structures, as described below.

Multiple Choice Test (Objective Test)

Both unit 1 & 2 are objectively tested. Each item will require you to choose the correct answer from a choice of four possible answers. You should attempt all items.

 Unit 1 (Financing the future) - the 42 questions comprise seven case studies each with six associated questionsUnit 2 (The Providers Perspective) – the 42 questions comprise seven standalone multiple-choice questions and seven case studies each with five associated questions.

The pass mark for both tests is 50% (21 marks from the 42 marks available).

Unit 3 Examination

The unit 3 examination is a written paper based on case study material, you are required to answer one four part question from a choice of two.

Unit 3 (EFC) - the two case study based questions each have four parts, part (a) is worth 5 marks, part (b) 10 marks, part (c) 10 marks and part (d) 15 marks.The total marks available for the written paper is 40. The pass mark for the EFC written paper is 25% (10 marks from the 40 marks available).