S79 Actual vs KM
How often do you see the more tedious questions for calculating values from KM on the actual 79? Taking it in a few.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, tedious questions involving detailed calculations, such as those from the KM (Knowledge Management) section, are not typically a major focus on the Series 79 exam. The exam tends to emphasize understanding concepts and applying them rather than performing extensive calculations.
Here are some tips to prepare effectively:
Good luck with your exam!
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/how-i-got-a-770-on-the-gmat-whitecollarandsuspenders-version?customgpt=1, How I got a 770 on the GMAT . . . whitecollarandsuspenders version, Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions, how comfortable should I be with accounting/valuation concepts?, Brainteasers still relevant?
KM is really incredible when prepping for 79, questions are relatively the same on the exam compared to study materials.
I will say: KM kinda downplays the calculation questions (they’re always like ohh don’t worry there won’t be that many of these on there) but when I took it I probably had 8-10 multi step calculation problems. Nothing too hard but I definitely would spend some time on them.
What kind of multiple step calc questions?
Shows how everyone’s experience is different, barely had any calculation questions on mine.
Tons of fairness opinion questions though as KM said
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