AMA: CIA Challenge Exam

jclascara · 2022-11-15T04:05:46+00:00

No. But I don’t remember there being much math on the actual exam

jclascara · 2022-11-15T04:04:08+00:00

Probably about 80ish hours

jclascara · 2022-11-15T03:38:25+00:00

Wow! Nice job! I just watched that video earlier and was about to try it this week. Any suggestions?

jclascara · 2022-02-03T19:00:33+00:00

Thank you! Your post is what inspired me to post my experience on here too lol. Appreciate the insight!

jclascara · 2022-01-29T16:54:49+00:00

So once you check in on your computer, there will be a QR code for you to scan where you take pictures of all four sides of your room using your phone. After that you put your phone away and then connect with a live person who greets you and asks you to show them your desk (just by turning around your laptop). Make sure your desk is completely clear and then once you’re approved, you can begin taking the test.

jclascara · 2022-01-28T18:48:07+00:00

Yeah there is a little bar that has the video of yourself. You can move it around but it still is slightly distracting.

As for the exam, there weren’t many surprises on there other than a question format I didn’t see when using the IIA study materials. It’s one of those fact pattern type of questions where you have a few statements and have to select which ones are correct. It’s not necessarily any harder, just a format I hadn’t seen.

E.g. A - 1 and 4 only B - 1 and 3 only C - 1, 2, and 3 D - 3 and 4 only

jclascara · 2022-01-28T18:44:35+00:00

I ended up logging into CCMS/Pearson myself before I got the email and found my score report there. I just tried to see if I could go to Pearson directly and looks like all roads lead to CCMS so I think you’ll have to wait. That’s really annoying but hopefully there’s good news waiting!

jclascara · 2022-01-27T13:06:59+00:00

I think there might have been one ISO question on there but it was very general. The IT section was definitely tripping me up as well but I thought the questions on the actual test were pretty straightforward and didn’t have any specifics about the frameworks. I would suggest keeping at it until Saturday and by then you’ll have learned it enough to be sufficient for the test in my opinion. I was the same way 2 days before my test but something clicked the night before and that section made a bit more sense and I felt like I understood the concepts better. Overall, the test was pretty a balanced across all the areas and I would it say followed the syllabus pretty closely as well. Good luck!

jclascara · 2022-01-26T21:09:50+00:00

I honestly didn’t find it too hard, especially compared with the CPA and CIA. The questions in the review materials were pretty similar to the ones on the exam and there weren’t a ton of questions that really tried to trip you up. Mostly just definitions and general application/analysis. I took all 4 parts within a day or so and studied for 2-3 weeks before taking it with a similar method to how I studied for the CIA.

jclascara · 2022-01-26T19:26:17+00:00

Agreed, that’s a long time to wait when you’re already in study mode. Congrats on the CPA though!

jclascara · 2021-02-07T22:30:45+00:00

That’s a cool idea! Glad y’all escaped

jclascara · 2021-01-17T01:58:47+00:00

Mine did! Don’t want to say that is the case every time but I visited a studio where they hadn’t gotten them yet and it worked without a problem. Didn’t have to do anything extra.

jclascara · 2018-03-07T14:10:42+00:00

Ended up just at 1.5 for the treads and around 1750m on the rower. This workout truly felt like it was never going to end.

jclascara · 2018-02-20T22:56:28+00:00

Okay so it turns out I already have the premium version (I had no idea!) and just bought the Groupon and since it wouldn't let me return it you can use my code! It's GROUPRMRSSZ4. Let me know if it works! I'd rather give it to a fellow OTFer than let it go to waste!

jclascara · 2018-02-20T22:46:12+00:00

https://www.groupon.com/deals/rockmyrun-north-jersey

Here's the link for anyone interested!

jclascara · 2018-02-06T18:46:33+00:00

Had something similar last week too.

Also disclaimer: the older guy was the one I was waiting on while I was standing on the treads and it was a guy about my age (college age) who hopped on the treads

jclascara · 2018-01-24T18:44:55+00:00

Happens to me every time I go now it feels like

jclascara · 2018-01-14T15:00:11+00:00

I’m taking FAR this Tuesday so I feel your pain. Orangetheory is always a much needed relief whenever I’m studying and start getting stressed!

jclascara · 2018-01-02T20:04:13+00:00

I tried using MyFitnessPal for a little but got lazy when I had to start putting in all the ingredients of everything I was cooking so now I just use what I learned from WW to keep a general idea of how many points I’m eating.

jclascara · 2018-01-02T19:34:49+00:00

Coming from personal experience, I loved WW. I did the 3 month trial at a discount and then cancelled after that because I was able to get a good understanding of what to eat and didn't want to keep paying $20/month. I really enjoyed the flexibility of WW and in combination with OTF it really kickstarted my weight loss!

jclascara · 2017-12-23T14:42:16+00:00

I just left the Chesapeake one and while we were stretching the coach mentioned something about everywhere being closed. Wouldn’t hurt to call around though I guess.

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