Most efficient way to prepare for a BMO IB interview coming from FDD?

Hey guys. Recently received an initial interview with BMO's recruiter for an investment banking analyst position in four days. I have one year of experience in Big 4 Deal Advisory currently as some background. I had a few questions and would be very thankful for any insights you can share. I am fairly new to this being a first-generation college student and I'm trying my best to grasp everything.

1. How can I tell which group this job posting is for? It says "Job Family Group: Capital Markets Sales & Service". Am I right to assume that would be their capital market group?

2. What is the most efficient way to prepare for this interview? I have both WSO and BIWS interview guides available to me, but since I only have four days I'm trying to prepare as best as I can within that time.

3. Any additional insight into BMO or there Capital Markets group would be wonderful.

Again thank you so much for all of your help I am extremely grateful for it!

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Isn't FDD better than capital markets?

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