Korea FX Specialist Type II exam-day guide
Korea FX Specialist Type II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID (resident registration card or passport)
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in the name used on your application. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted for this exam and whether a copy or mobile ID is allowed; do not assume.
Admission ticket / exam confirmation printout
Print or save the admission slip from the registration system showing your exam number, test site, and reporting time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a screenshot is accepted.
Test site, room, and reporting time confirmed
Re-check the venue address and the required arrival time the day before. Arrive earlier than the stated reporting time to allow for ID checks and seating.
Permitted writing instruments
Bring black ballpoint pens and pencils/eraser as allowed. Confirm with the provider whether the exam is computer-based or paper-based and which instruments are permitted.
Calculator policy confirmed
FX calculation questions may require arithmetic. Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is allowed, and if so which models; many exams restrict programmable or memory-capable devices. Do not bring one unless confirmed.
Watches and electronic devices policy confirmed
Smartwatches and phones are commonly collected or prohibited. Confirm with the provider the rule for phones, smartwatches, and any allowed timepiece.
Review the official exam syllabus and question format
Check the provider's current syllabus for topic weights and question count so your final review targets the highest-weight areas. Confirm with the provider if the format has changed since your registration.
Formula and concept sheet for FX basics
Prepare a one-page sheet covering cross-rate calculation, forward points, bid/ask spreads, and settlement-date conventions, and review it in the final 24 hours.
Practice under timed conditions
Complete at least one full timed mock or past-format set in the final 72 hours to calibrate pacing per question.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan the route, transport, and buffer time; sleep adequately the night before. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material.
Provider contact and policy page saved
Save the provider's contact number and the exam-day policy page so you can resolve any uncertainty (ID, calculator, late arrival) before test day.
Personal medication / water as permitted
Confirm with the provider whether water and medication are allowed at the desk; rules vary by site.
Plan the day
Re-read the official syllabus and confirm question format, time limit, and permitted items with the provider. List any unresolved policy questions and contact the provider now.
Take one full timed mock. Score it, identify the two weakest topic areas, and schedule focused review of those areas only.
Review core FX calculations: cross rates, forward points, bid/ask, and settlement dates. Work through problems by hand to build speed.
Light review of your formula sheet and error log from the mock. Do not start new topics. Prepare ID, admission ticket, and permitted instruments in one bag.
Confirm venue, reporting time, and transport route. Set two alarms. Aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive at the site with buffer time, and complete ID checks and seating. Leave prohibited devices behind or hand them in as instructed.
Read the instructions and mark allocation first. Answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock and reserve time to transfer or check answers.
For calculation items, write the formula, substitute values, and sanity-check the magnitude of the result before selecting an answer.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID in the name on your application; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether expired IDs are rejected.
Follow the provider's rules on phones, smartwatches, and calculators; if a device is prohibited, hand it in or leave it outside the room as instructed.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late-arrival and admission cut-off rules vary; confirm with the provider rather than assuming you will be admitted.
Breaks are typically limited and may not stop the clock; confirm with the provider whether scheduled or unscheduled breaks are allowed and whether you may leave the room.
Scoring and passing criteria are set by the provider; check the official notice for the current pass mark and result announcement method rather than relying on hearsay.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to copy, photograph, or remove exam materials; such conduct can lead to invalidation.
If you believe a question is defective, note it and continue; follow the provider's procedure for reporting issues after the exam rather than stopping to argue during the test.