The April 17 CII J07 Exam was all about applying the knowledge
Last updated on September 25th, 2019 at 4:30 am
Next in line for our past paper analysis is the CII J07, Supervision in a regulated environment exam. This review of the question paper from April will help you to highlight areas that will need more focussed revision.
You can find the latest exam – April 2017 – by using this link
Questions 1 – 5
As with the other written J0 papers, two hours are given to answer 15 short-answer questions for a total of 130 marks. The exam covers a wide range of topics, and this exam focused on the benefits of the supervisory role and the KPIs that can be used to measure their performance. There were 9 marks for the T&C rules for overseers. Question 3 was for 12 marks and covered Herzberg’s theory of motivation. There were then questions on first-order and second-order change and the benefits of team meetings.
Questions 6 – 15
Question 6 had 12 marks for answering various questions on complaints, and Question 7 tested the factors that determine self-employed or employed status. Question 8 was on the benefits of a TNA to both a business and an individual. Question 9 was on supporting an adviser going through a difficult time and for Question 10, candidates had to list components of the career management process recommended by the CIPD. There was then a question on TCF, disciplinary action, the IiP standards, a 12-mark question on Data protection act, and finally the exam finished with Question 15 testing management information. All in all, it covered a wide range of important subjects applicable to a supervisor working in financial services.
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Comparison with October 2016’s Paper
If we compare it with October’s paper in 2016, which can be found by following this link, the exam covered some similar subjects, such as financial adviser performance, professional development and leadership but covered other areas such as Myers Briggs, effective communication, coaching models, due diligence, balanced scorecards and RAG ratings.
The pass rate for J07 in 2016 was 52.10% and in 2015 was 51.86%. In fact, in the past 5 years the pass rate has never been more than 53%.
Having looked at the some of the previous exam guides and reading the examiners’ comments it becomes clear that a student needs to have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the syllabus. They need to understand the models and the theories and have a clear understanding of the differences between them. It’s also clear from the examiner’s comments that the good students have prepared well and can apply the knowledge to the questions being asked. These students will have had put together a good study plan and used the numerous past exam guides available. It’s always good practice to read the examiner’s comments, as these often give good tips on where the candidates went wrong on that particular exam sitting and tips for improvement.
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Over to You…
How do you think you will go on exam day? What areas do you think will pose the most challenge to you?
