CDCS Result 2013
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CDCS SAMPLE TEST 2013
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Overview
The
CDCS® is an international professional qualification that is recognised
worldwide as a benchmark of competence in documentary credits. It
enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate practical
knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with
documentary credit practice.
Registration is now closed. Registration for the April 2014 examination will open on 1 October 2013.
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Why Study CDCS®?
- It enables you to demonstrate a level of expertise in documentary credits that is recognised worldwide
- It improves your knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with documentary credit best practice
- It helps you develop the skills to apply your knowledge in the workplace and to perform at a high level
- It gives you the right to add the professional designation ‘CDCS’ after your name
- It improves your career and promotion prospects
CDCS® develops core knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
- Documentary credits - types, characteristics and uses, including standby credits
- Rules and trade terms, including UCP600, ISP98, ISBP, Incoterms 2010®* and URR725
- Parties to documentary credit transactions and their roles and obligations
- Types and methods of payment / credit used in documentary credit transactions, including the autonomy
- Types of transport, commercial and financial documents used in documentary credit transactions
- Risk issues, including types of risks, control and possible mitigations
- Related products, including letters of indemnity, airway releases and steamship guarantees
CDCS® is an internationally focused qualification and comprises:
Unit 1: Principles of Documentary Credit Transactions
Unit 2: Management of Documentary Credit Transactions
Facts at a glance
- Registration
costs for CDCS® can be found on the registration form (an international
booking fee, may also be added). The cost includes a printed study text
(also available online via the my ifslearning
website), access to a student handbook and sample examination
questions. The registration fee includes a printed study text (also
available online via the my ifslearning
website), access to a student handbook and sample examination
questions. The registration fee also includes the cost of the
examination.
- There are no entry requirements for CDCS® but it
is recommended that you have a minimum of three years’ documentary
credit or related experience
- Assessment for CDCS® consists of a
two hour 30 minute multiple choice examination, designed to test your
knowledge and its application to practical situations
- CDCS® is
examined in over 30 countries each year. The Institute organises venues
subject to demand. Examinations are given in paper format in designated
international centres.
Upon successful completion of CDCS® you can use the designation ‘CDCS‘ after your name for the 3 year validation cycle.
Download an overview of the qualification (pdf).
Units
CDCS® consists of two mandatory units:
Unit
one is designed to enable documentary credit specialists to understand
documentary credits, the products, parties, processes and rules that
underpin documentary credit transactions.
Unit
two is designed to demonstrate the ability of documentary credit
specialists to manage documentary credit transactions and identify
irregularities, by applying knowledge of processes, ICC rules and trade
terms.
Assessment
Assessment
for CDCS® consists of a two hour 30 minute multiple choice examination,
designed to test your knowledge and its application to practical
situations.
- CDCS® is examined in over 30 countries each
year. The Institute organises venues subject to demand. Examinations are
given in paper format at designated international centres.
Download an overview of the qualification (pdf).
UK / ROW examinations venues
CDCS® is examined in over 30 countries each year. The Institute organises venues subject to demand.
Download further details and information about where to send registration forms (pdf).
Current examination venues listed below.
Current (2012) International examination venue list (excluding USA, Canada and Mexico)
| Australia (Sydney) | New Zealand (Auckland) |
| Bangladesh (Dhaka) | Nigeria (Lagos) |
| Belgium (Brussels) | Romania (Bucharest) |
| China (Beijing, Chansha, Chengdu, Dalian, Guangzhou & Shanghai) | Russia (Moscow) |
| Cyprus (Nicosia) | Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Egypt (Cairo) | Singapore |
| Germany (Frankfurt) | South Africa (Johannesburg) |
| Hong Kong | South Korea (Seoul) |
| India (Chennai, Mumbai & New Delhi) | Spain (Madrid) |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | Sweden (Stockholm) |
| Jordan (Amman) | Switzerland (Basel) |
| Kenya (Nairobi) | Taiwan (Taipei) |
| Lebanon (Beirut) | Thailand (Bangkok) |
| Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) | Turkey (Istanbul) |
| Mauritius (Reduit) | UAE (Dubai, Sharjah) |
| Malta (Valletta) | Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) |
CDCS
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist
The International Certification for Practitioners
Welcome
to the BAFT-IFSA sponsored web site for the 2013 CDCS examination.
Candidates in the United States, Canada and Latin America will take the
examination this year electronically during a testing window from April
12 through April 15.
1. CDCS Examination
BAFT-IFSA
is pleased to announce CDCS Candidates will be permitted to use
personal or office desktop computers which have installed and registered
ExamSoft’s SofTest™ software for the CDCS Practice Test. The exam will
be administered using ExamSoft’s FlexSite Internet-based exam delivery
option and is being offered to all Candidates who sign up and complete
registration of SofTest.
Registered
candidates with BAFT-IFSA will take the examination at bank training
sites or other locations with an Internet connection. Other
arrangements can be made, if required; contact Kristi Long, BAFT-IFSA
CDCS manager at klong@baft-ifsa.com.
The
CDCS Practice Test will be posted by March 21, 2013. You can take this
test as often as you wish to become familiar with the format of the
examination on your personal PC or laptop. This is a full version of
the actual test and will help you become familiar with the examination
format.
The CDCS
Examination can be taken ONE time only under proctored conditions.
Other arrangement may be made if required. Contact Kristi Long,
BAFT-IFSA CDCS Manager, at klong@BAFT-IFSA.com.
Preparation
for the examination remains the same – candidates should study (1) the
study guide, The Guide to Documentary Credits, third edition and (2)
take the sample test available electronically after March 21, 2012.
The 2013 examination has a total of 120 questions based on the CDCS Content Outline.
Section A - 83 multiple-choice questions
Section
B - 22 multiple-choice questions on a selection of case studies,
simulations and analysis questions. This section requires you to
demonstrate your skills in information gathering, interpretation and
decision-making.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS SECTION B IN ORDER TO PASS THE EXAMINATION.
Best of luck as you prepare for the 2013 examination. If we can be of any assistance please contact us at: klong@BAFT-IFSA.com
The
CDCS examination is a qualification jointly awarded by BAFT-IFSA and
the Institute of Financial Services (ifs). It is endorsed by the ICC.
BAFT-IFSA
1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone (202) 663-5532
Fax (202) 663-5538
www.cdcs.org
2. What Should I do Prior to Exam Day?
Download SofTest.
Register SofTest by the BAFT-IFSA deadline.
Ensure: (1) that your PC meets the specifications listed above, (2)
that there is plenty of free hard drive space, (3) that your PC is virus
free, and (4) that your PC is free of disk errors by running SCANDISK
(click Start Button, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk or
Disk Cleanup).
Once you
have installed and registered SofTest, familiarize yourself with the
software by taking the Mock Exam and utilizing the Practice Exam.
If your are using your own laptop computer locate your A/C – battery
power indicator light to determine which light indicates you are running
on A/C power (i.e. power from a wall outlet).
If your are using your own laptop computer ensure that your battery has
at least 20 minutes of charge in it prior to the exam in the event
there is a temporary power outage.
If you encounter issues in your use of SofTest, visit http://support.examsoft.com
If you are using your own laptop computer bring your power cord and
battery (in the event of power loss). If you normally use an external
keyboard and mouse you may bring those as well.
Arrive to the exam room at least 15 minutes early, plug your computer
into a power outlet, turn on the computer and follow the instructions
provided.
Do not uninstall SofTest until you receive your exam scores.
Immediately before SofTest launches the exam, you will be provided a
warning screen with RED STOP SIGNS indicating that you should not begin
the exam until instructed to do so. Heed this warning.
Exams will not be delayed or suspended due to computer problems.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE COMPUTER ISSUES ON YOUR OWN. ASK FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF A PROCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
What is SofTest™?
SofTest
is a high stakes assessment program developed and licensed by ExamSoft
that enables candidates to securely take examinations downloaded to
their computer by blocking access to files, programs and the Internet
during an exam.
What is FlexSite?
FlexSiteis
ExamSoft’s Internet-based exam delivery option. Using SofTest, you will
download your exam on or prior to exam day and upload your answer after
the exam via the Internet. You WILL NOT require Internet connectivity
during your exam. You WILL require Internet connectivity to download
your exam and upload your answers.
How Do I Download an Exam and Upload an Answer?
Information on taking an Exam with SofTest may be accessed in the Exam Taking Guide.
How will I know my Answer has been uploaded?
A
visual ‘progress status’ (blue bar) is displayed as the upload takes
place. When the upload is complete, a 'Congratulations' message is
displayed. An email confirmation is then sent to the email address
provided when you registered.
What if there is no Internet Connectivity at my Test Site?
If
you are using a laptop computer it is possible to make arrangements to
download the exam file prior to the exam session and to upload your
answer after the exam session at a location where there is Internet
connectivity. Contact BAFT-IFSA for more information.
How reliable is SofTest?
Over
4 million exams have been successfully administered using SofTest.
SofTest is used by 38 State Supreme Courts for delivery of the Bar and
Legal Specialization exams and at over 160 colleges and universities.
SofTest has several safety features to ensure that answers entered are
not lost.
How Do I Enroll?
If
you wish to take your exam on computer you must first advise BAFT-IFSA.
BAFT-IFSA will then email you instructions on how to register along
with a user ID# and Password. Once you have received this information
you may register at www.examsoft.com/IFSA.
How Do I Register?
To register, log in to the Exam Taker section of the BAFT-IFSA Custom Home Page at www.examsoft.com/IFSA and do the following:
Step 1: Log In– Log in using the Candidate ID# and Password emailed to you by BAFT-IFSA
Step 2:
Download and Install SofTest–Downloading SofTest takes minutes on
high-speed Internet connections and may take up to 20 minutes or more on
slower dial-up connections. Once downloaded, following the Installation
Wizard takes just a few minutes.
Step 3: Register
SofTest –You will be provided instructions on how to register SofTest
on screen. Once registered, you will be notified on-screen that you have
completed the process and you will also receive a confirmation email.
If you have any questions or issues with registration, go to
http://support.examsoft.com.
How do I know SofTest has been properly installed and registered?
After
registering SofTest, you will receive a registration confirmation email
from Support@examsoft.com. This registration number along with the
registration date will be recorded for BAFT-IFSA record keeping.
Additionally, when SofTest is launched, the Start Window will indicate
that your “Registration” is “Complete”.
Can I practice using SofTest before the exam?
Yes. We STRONGLY urge you to take the Practice Test.
Internet
Delivered Practice Exam– An Internet Delivered Practice Test is
available to familiarize you with how you will access and return exams
on exam day. Internet connectivity is only required to download the
exam file and upload the answer file. NO Internet connectivity is
required while taking the exam. Instructions for downloading this Mock
Exam, taking it and uploading the answer file may be found in our
Candidate Information Guide.
SofTest
can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e. purchased within the
last 3-4 years). For specific system requirements, please click on
"Minimum System Requirements" above.
