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2. Syllabus Content
Specification
The syllabus
for each examination paper is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and
skills in the respective area of study. In order to assist the examiners
to achieve this objective and students in their preparation for the
examination, a specification grid has been drawn up for each paper
indicating the relative weightings of the main sections of the syllabus.
Each topic of the syllabus is divided into a number of areas according to
the level of knowledge (ranging from A to C) as shown against each area to
indicate the depth at which candidates can expect to be examined.
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Level A |
A thorough and
detailed knowledge and substantial comprehension, together with the ability
to solve problems where candidates have to select the information required
from the fairly unstructured data provided and exercise professional
judgement. |
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Level B |
A detailed
knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques with the ability to
solve problems where the information needed is clearly indicated. |
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Level C |
An overview or
current awareness only. |
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