What are the items that must be brought to the CFA Level 1 exam?

What to bring into the exam room:

1.Admission ticket (officially printed by the CFA Association).

2.Passport (within validity).

3.Writing instrument: 2b or hb pencil.

Dedicated calculators for exam designation.

1. What you must bring:

1. Passport or driver's license, admission ticket (printed online, foldable, don't get dirty) 2. Eraser (try it at home first, don't buy erasers above 4b) 2 pencils (there will be special pens for exams issued by various institutions at the door, which are very easy to use) 4. TI calculator and watch (don't be too complicated, otherwise it will be considered a cheating tool).

2. Recommended items to bring.

1. Take your own notes.

2. Quick sheet that has taken notes

3. Items that are not recommended to bring:

1. Mobile phones and other valuables (there is a bag storage space in the examination room, but things are extremely easy to lose, so don't bring good things).

2. Water. (There is water to drink in the exam room, and you can go to the toilet during the exam) 3. Notes (Someone once recommended it, but in my experience, you don't have time to read it, so....)4. Prohibited items:

1. Food and drink.

2. Any form of bag (regardless of size, color, transparent or not) 3. Review materials (including notes, textbook, studyguide).

4. Scratch paper, present value conversion table, calculator operation manual (all drafts can be typed on the test paper) 5. Highlighter, correction fluid, correction strip, ruler, blade of any form.

6. Mobile**, *****, cameras, pagers, headphones, computers, electronic dictionaries, personal data processors (PDAs) and other telecommunication and camera equipment, clocks and timers of any kind.

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The 2021 CFA Level 1 exam has entered the countdown stage, as an international exam, due to the different test locations, many candidates will have more questions.

1. Will scratch paper and pens be provided for the computer-based test?

Writing instruments for arithmetic will be provided at the computer-based test center. The specific type of writing instrument may vary depending on the test center. Some test centers may provide writing pads and rewritable markers, while others may not be able to provide reusable writing instruments due to pandemic-related considerations, and these centers will provide traditional paper and pens.

2. If there is any problem during the exam, such as the need to add scratch paper, is it necessary to raise your hand to signal the invigilator?

Yes, please raise your hand to signal to the proctor.

3. Can I drink water and go to the bathroom during the test?

Candidates are not allowed to bring food and drink into the examination room. But during the exam, candidates can apply to go out of the exam room to drink water, go to the bathroom, etc. When re-entering the test room, candidates will need to complete the relevant security checks and admission procedures again.

4. Can I apply for an extension of the exam?

In accordance with the CFA test postponement policy (e.g., travel restrictions due to the pandemic, circumstances affecting the test taker and their immediate family, etc.), candidates can apply for an extension to another test window with optional leaseback. Requests for postponement must be submitted between the scheduled test date and 10 business days (U.S. time) after the end of the test window. The CFA Institute will process the deferment request on a case-by-case basis and decide whether an extension can be arranged for the candidate who has made the application.

5. I am taking the test abroad, and the epidemic prevention requirements and personal belongings of the overseas examination room are in **?

The information above on what to bring with you applies to all test takers taking the CFA exam. For the epidemic prevention measures that overseas candidates need to pay attention to, please pay attention to the pre-test reminder email sent by the CFA Institute (CFAPROGRAM).

The items that must be brought to the CFA Level 1 computer-based test include the admission letter, the original valid international passport, the People's Republic of China Resident ID Card for candidates in China, the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents need to bring the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Travel Permit to and from the Mainland, and the CFA test designated calculator (The Texas Instruments BA II Plus or The Hewlett Packard 12C).

Items that cannot be brought into the testing room for the CFA test.

food and water; All kinds of bags (regardless of size, color, sanguine, transparent or not); learning materials; How to use writing utensils, scratch paper, calculators; Mobile phones, cameras, headphones, computers, tablets, wearable devices (e.g. fitness tracking devices), smart watches, and any devices that can be connected to Bluetooth or can be used for remote communication and photography; table clocks and chronometers of any kind, including watches; Controlled instruments of any kind.

CFA Level 1 Examination Subjects.

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There are 10 subjects in the CFA Level 1 examination, namely "Ethics and Professional Standards", "Quantitative Analysis", "Economics", "Financial Statement Analysis", "Equity Investment", "Fixed Income Investment", "Derivatives Investment", "Corporate Finance", "Other Investments", and "Portfolio Management".

Precautions for the CFA Level 1 computer-based test.

1. Arrive at the examination room at least 30 minutes in advance, the exam requires a series of security procedures, it is recommended that students arrive at the examination room earlier, and communicate and confirm with the teacher in advance if they have any questions during the exam;

2. After the test, except for your own belongings, you cannot take any other items in the examination room, especially the examination room items such as scratch paper and pens must be returned to the teacher or done according to the requirements of the examination room;

3. If you have any questions or need help during the test, you can raise your hand to communicate with the invigilator, and do not leave your seat at will or do other actions that may be judged to be violations in the examination room;

4. Be sure to be familiar with the CFA exam system before the exam.

The 2021 CFA Level 1 exam will be held in November, and there are currently 71 days left before the start of the exam. Let's take a look.

1. Understand the matters of the examination room.

There are several frequent violations every year, that is, the invigilator allows you to answer the questions before you can start, and when the exam ends, the teacher prohibits you from answering the questions, and you must not write, which may lead to invalid your grades. In addition, for the exam, don't talk to each other and want to plagiarize the answers of other candidates. The following rules regarding the carry-on of items:

It is highly recommended that you leave your personal belongings at home or in your car. Place designated personal items in the area arranged by the test center in the testing room. If you need to bring personal items into the testing room, make sure you can identify the items, especially your phone.

If the proctor or security personnel find that these are not allowed items, you will need to place them in an area where your personal belongings are placed. You don't have to bring these items with you to enter the exam. This is only possible during the lunch break and at the end of the exam.

2. About the printing of CFA admission ticket.

When the CFA Association first informed the printing of the admission ticket, it is necessary to pay attention to check whether the information is wrong before printing the admission ticket.

Candidates need to pay special attention to the printing of the CFA admission ticket, candidates must ensure that the personal information (name, passport number, Minchun passport expiration date, etc.) displayed on the admission ticket is strictly consistent with the information displayed in the original passport, how to locate this information on your passport (PDF); If there are any discrepancies, please be sure to submit a request for modification of your personal information in a timely manner.

It is recommended to print two copies of the admission ticket before the test in case of other accidents (spare).

Please check your admission ticket before the exam, when you enter the exam room, you will be prompted to read the terms and conditions that you have read and agreed to, please ensure that your admission ticket is clean and tidy before the end of the exam, you must use unused paper to print the admission ticket, it is recommended to keep a family to take it with you and bring it with you to enter the test center on the test day.

3. Points to note before the CFA exam.

1. Plan the travel route and time, the travel may be more congested, make sufficient preparation time in advance, and arrive at the test room before 8 o'clock as much as possible.

2. Plan your lunch in advance, due to the large number of CFA candidates, some venues may not have many meals around, and the lunch time is tight (basically only one hour).

3. Pay attention to rest the night before the test to ensure that you are full of energy for the next day's test.

4. Set the alarm clock, get up on time, and don't miss the exam!

5. Prepare the exam supplies (admission ticket, passport, special calculator and pencil) and do not miss them!