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Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

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Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

CSI Level 1 — Canadian securities industry fundamentals

20-question mock25 min60% pass markCA

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From practice to the real exam

01
Enrol with CSI
Canadian Securities Institute enrolment fee ~CAD $1,295. Includes the textbook and online platform.
02
Study the CSC textbook
Two volumes covering the Canadian capital markets, investment products, regulatory environment, and portfolio management.
03
Take practice exams
CSI provides chapter quizzes and 2 full practice exams on its online platform.
04
Schedule and sit Exam 1 + Exam 2
Two computer-based exams (2 hours each, 100 questions). Pass mark: 60%. Sittings are year-round at Prometric centres or via online proctoring.
05
Receive the CSC designation
Required by CIRO (former IIROC) for registration as a Registered Representative dealing with mutual funds, stocks, and bonds in Canada.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Investment products
40%8 questions
02Regulations & ethics
25%5 questions
03Portfolio management
15%3 questions
04Mutual funds
15%3 questions
05Canadian capital markets
5%1 question
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) practice test free?

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How many questions are in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) quiz?

Each Canadian Securities Course (CSC) attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 120 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 60%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.