NISM-Series-10A: Investment Advisor (Level 1) Mock Tests

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100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

100 Questions • Mock Simulation

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100 Questions • Case-based only

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Examination Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of personal financial planning, including the time value of money, client financial position evaluation, debt management, and various types of loans.
Gain knowledge of the Indian Financial Markets and its different securities market segments.
Become familiar with various investment products such as equity, debt, derivatives, and managed portfolios like mutual funds, portfolio management services, and alternative investment funds.
Learn about portfolio construction, how to monitor its performance, and evaluate it effectively.
Grasp the operational aspects of investment management, key regulations, ethical considerations for investment advisers, and the grievance redress system.

Assessment Structure

Multiple Choice Questions: There are 90 questions, each worth 1 mark, contributing 90 marks to the total score.
Case-based Questions:
- 6 cases, each with 5 questions worth 1 mark, accounting for 30 marks.
- 3 cases, each with 5 questions worth 2 marks, also accounting for 30 marks.
Total Marks: The examination is for a total of 150 marks.
Duration: Candidates are allotted 3 hours to complete the examination.
Passing Score: A minimum of 60 percent, or 90 marks out of 150, is required to pass.
Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 25 percent for incorrect answers.
Software Proficiency: Candidates are advised to be proficient in both Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice Calc for numerical computations, as test centre workstations will be equipped with either.
Difficulty Level: The sample questions and caselets provided in the workbook are for reference, and the actual examination's difficulty may vary.

Syllabus Outline with Weights

Module No.	Chapter Name	Weightage (marks)
Module 1	Personal Financial Planning	37
	Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Financial Planning
	Chapter 2: Time Value of Money
	Chapter 3: Cash Flow Management and Budgeting
	Chapter 4: Debt Management and Loans
Module 2	Indian Financial Markets	10
	Chapter 5: Introduction to Indian Financial Markets
	Chapter 6: Securities Market Segments
Module 3	Investment Products	30
	Chapter 7: Introduction to Investments
	Chapter 8: Investing in Stocks
	Chapter 9: Investing in Fixed Income Securities
	Chapter 10: Understanding Derivatives
Module 4	Investment Through Managed Portfolio	23
	Chapter 11: Mutual Fund
	Chapter 12: Portfolio Manager
	Chapter 13: Overview of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Module 5	Portfolio Construction, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation	20
	Chapter 14: Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory
	Chapter 15: Portfolio Construction Process
	Chapter 16: Portfolio Performance measurement and evaluation
Module 6	Operations, Regulatory Environment, Compliance And Ethics	30
	Chapter 17: Operational Aspects of Investment Management
	Chapter 18: Key Regulations
	Chapter 19: Ethical Issues
	Chapter 20: Grievance Redress Mechanism
	TOTAL MARKS	150