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PRMIA 8006 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PRMIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Exam I: Finance Theory, Financial Instruments, Financial Markets - 2015 Edition |
| Exam Number: | 8006 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 36 |
| Exam Price: | $325 - $400 USD (member/non-member) |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Related Certifications: | PRM Certification Associate PRM |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years from passing date |
| Recommended Training: | PRMIA Official Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling PRMIA Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | PRMIA membership; bachelor's + 2 years experience, or master's degree, or CFA charterholder; approved PRM application |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.prmia.org |
PRMIA 8006 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Financial Markets and Participants | 20% | - Structure and types of financial markets - Trade lifecycle, dealing and settlement processes - Market participants and their roles |
| Topic 2: Fixed Income Securities and Markets | 20% | - Term structure of interest rates - Bond characteristics and valuation - Credit risk and capital structure analysis - Money market instruments and yield calculations |
| Topic 3: Derivatives Instruments | 25% | - Futures and forward contracts - Swaps and other derivative instruments - Options: types, payoffs and valuation basics |
| Topic 4: Mathematical Foundations | 10% | - Basic statistical methods for finance - Probability concepts including Bayesian theory |
| Topic 5: Finance Theory and Portfolio Construction | 25% | - Utility theory, risk and return axioms - Risk-adjusted performance measures - CAPM, multifactor models and APT - Mean-variance portfolio theory |
Common Questions About the PRMIA 8006 Exam
What is the PRMIA Exam I: Finance Theory Financial Instruments Financial Markets - 2015 Edition exam all about?
The 8006 exam is the official PRMIA exam behind the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification, validating the skills measured by the PRMIA Exam I: Finance Theory Financial Instruments Financial Markets - 2015 Edition credential. It sits at the Professional level of the PRMIA certification program. It also connects to PRM Certification, Associate PRM, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 8006 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 8006 exam contains 36 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 8006 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 8006 exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is $325 - $400 USD (member/non-member). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 290 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 8006 exam?
PRMIA membership; bachelor's + 2 years experience, or master's degree, or CFA charterholder; approved PRM application Requirements can change when PRMIA revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What official training is recommended for the 8006 exam?
PRMIA recommends the following training resources for the PRMIA Exam I: Finance Theory Financial Instruments Financial Markets - 2015 Edition exam:
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What topics are covered in the 8006 exam?
The PRMIA Exam I: Finance Theory Financial Instruments Financial Markets - 2015 Edition exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Fixed Income Securities and Markets — 20% of the exam
- Mathematical Foundations — 10% of the exam
- Finance Theory and Portfolio Construction — 25% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
PRMIA Exam I: Finance Theory Financial Instruments Financial Markets - 2015 Edition Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following statements are true:
I. An yield curve plots zero coupon spot rates for different maturities for bonds with different credit ratings II. An yield curve represents the term structure of interest rates for similar instruments across a range of maturities III. The liquidity preference theory explains why the yield curve can be downward sloping IV. The term structure refers to the relationship between bond yields and bond maturities
A. II and IV
B. III and IV
C. I and II
D. I, II, III and IV
Question 2
What is the approximate delta of an exactly at-the-money call option?
A. Close to 1
B. Close to 0.5
C. Close to -0.5
D. Close to 0
Question 3
Which of the following statements is true:
I. A high market beta implies a high degree of correlation with the market II. Correlation coefficient and covariance between assets have the same sign III. A correlation of zero indicates the absence of a linear relationship between the two assets IV. Unless assets are perfectly correlated, diversification always reduces portfolio risk.
A. I
B. I and II
C. I, II, III and IV
D. II, III and IV
Question 4
If , and represent the delta, gamma and theta of any derivative whose value is V; r be the risk free rate; be the volatility and S the spot price of the underlying, which of the following equations will hold true? (Note that is the notation used for partial derivatives)
I. 202.21.q1
II. 202.21.q2
III. 202.21.q3
IV. 202.21.q4
A. III and IV
B. II
C. I and II
D. III
Question 5
In the context of futures contracts traded on an exchange, the term 'open interest' refers to:
A. The total number of outstanding contracts
B. The total number of contracts traded during the day
C. The total number of long contracts net of the number of short contracts
D. The total number of contracts expiring in the near month
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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