Formal study of curriculum is not expected for this examination. Textbooks will not provide answers to the questions on the examination.

The examination tests your ability to apply the First Principles of Value by answering a series of questions that reflect “real life” work experience. Specifically, the examination consists of one case study worth 40 marks and three short questions each worth 20 marks, for a total of 100 marks. The complete exam is to be answered in a three hour period.

The case study addresses how you would approach a complex, hypothetical work assignment; the short answer questions address how you have approached issues in your experience. To prepare, you can review the Sample Questions and Answers provided here for the AACI and CRA exams.

The exam is based on your work experience and your understanding of First Principles. It is NOT an exam that covers “book learning”.

You should:

• Review the types of questions provided here and think about how your work experience may apply.
• Review First Principles closely and think about how they contribute to the work assignments you have done.
• Don’t worry about it! This is a showcase of your experience and expertise – as long as you have sufficient experience and can communicate it well, you should be fine.
• Before arriving at the examination center, be sure you have read and understood UBC’s examination regulations and procedures found on the UBC web site.
• Don't rush when writing the exam. You have adequate time to complete the exam successfully if you approach it in a planned and systematic way.
• Read through all of the questions quickly before you start preparing answers. In particular, ensure you are clear on how many questions are required in each section! Remember that you only need to answer ONE case study and THREE work experience questions.
• The short answer questions must be based on examples from real work experience. You are required to provide the property's address and building name, or at minimum a specific description of its location, such that the grader is assured it is a real property rather than a hypothetical/fictional property.
• Make sure you completely understand what is being asked before you attempt to draft an answer to the question. Check the time periodically to ensure you are using the time available effectively.
• Find more indepth and helpful information and tips on writing examinations on the Exam Writing Strategies page.

Additional general suggestions for successfully completing examinations can be found in an excerpt regarding exam strategies from the UBC Student Handbook [pdf] .

In addition to the various links highlighted above, be sure to check the Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information, tips and advice.

2010/05/25