Canadian Securities Course

Here you have the best Canadian Securities Institute CSC practice exam questions

You have 100 total questions across 20 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 19, 2026
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Question 1 of 100

What is the best description of a sector rotation strategy?

Adjusts investments according to which industry sector will rally most during various stages of the economic cycle.

Shifts investments from one cyclical industry to another depending on the stage of the economic cycle.

Occasional adjustments lead to lower trading costs and expenses.

Shifts from one sector to another during various economic cycles using a bottom-up approach.

Question 2 of 100

Which type of client may be suitable for a direct guidance self-directed brokerage model?

A client who dislikes regular trading and seeks a passive management model.

A client who trades frequently, sources trade ideas from their favourite web threads and dislikes in-person meetings.

A client who is confident in their trade decisions and is not looking for advice.

A client who is looking for a broker who can offer lots of ancillary consultative services like financial planning and wealth management.

Question 3 of 100

What is a disadvantage of a structured product?

Lack of transparency.

Excessive diversification.

Complexity.

High level of risk.

Question 4 of 100

What is the predominant disclosure delivery regime of ETFs?

Fund Facts.

ETF Facts.

Offering memorandum.

Information folder.

Question 5 of 100

Which item is generally excluded from the debt-to-equity ratio?

Short-term borrowings.

Share capital.

Retained earnings.

Trade payables.

About the Canadian Securities Institute CSC Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Canadian Securities Institute CSC (Canadian Securities Course) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 100 practice questions across 20 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our CSC questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.