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The contents ofthe examination are based on a study of related job requirements. In 2016, CAMICB completed an update to the CMCA occupational analysis. The occupational analysis study identiÕed over 100 relevant tasks organized into categories:  \n Governance, Legal, and Ethical Conduct  \n Budgets, Reserves, Investments, and Assessments  \n Contracting  \n Financial Controls  \n Risk Management and Insurance  \n Property Maintenance  \n Meetings  \n Human Resources  \nThe following resources have been developed to help CMCA examination candidates prepare for the CMCA examination.  \nThe CMCA Handbook(/SiteCollectionDocuments/CMCAHandbook.pdf) provides information on the CMCA examination application process as well as a detailed outline of the examination content. The Handbook also provides study materials and strategies for taking the examination. Applicants are required to read the Handbook in its  prior to applying to sit for the CMCA examination. The Candidate Handbook is available as a free electronic download.  \nThe CMCA Study Guide (/SiteCollectionDocuments/CMCA%20Study%20Guide%202018.pdf)will help candidates develop strategies for exam preparation. The Study Guide identiÕes all the knowledge areas tested on the exam and details the knowledge, skills and abilities tested in each knowledge area. The Study Guide is a critical tool in exam preparation and is available as a free electronic download.  \nIndustry experts and a range of professional publications were consulted in the development of function-speciÕc benchmarking and best practices for community association management. CMCA examination candidates are strongly encouraged to review these reports in particular:  \n Community Security  \n Financial Operations  \n Ethics  \n Governance  \n Reserve Studies/Management  \n Strategic Planning  \n Transition  \n Community Harmony and Spirit  \nThe Foundation for Community Association Research has made the Best Practices Reports available for free download on their website([http://www.cairf.org/research/best_practices.aspx](http://www.cairf.org/research/best_practices.aspx)).  \nCMCA candidates that took the M-100 prerequisite course should review the M-100 manual as a part of their exam preparation. Review each chapter carefully, paying close attention to subjects heavily tested on the M-100 exam. It is important to remember that the M-100 is not intended to serve as a review course for the CMCA examination. If you complete the M-100, the course should be viewed as  of your intensive preparation to sit for the CMCA examination. Successful CMCA candidates make full use of  recommended resources as they prepare for the examination.  \nIndividuals who have successfully passed the M-100: Essentials of Community Association Management have the option to audit the course through CAI. Contact CAI Direct at 888.224.4321 for more information.  \nIn addition, it is strongly recommended that you review the following titles in CAI's GAP series:  \n Drafting Rules  \n Bids & Contracts  \n Meetings & Elections  \n Reserve Funds  \n Insurance  \n Risk Management and Insurance  \nFor information on purchasing CAI's GAP series, please contact CAI Direct at 888.224.4321 or visit their online bookstore([https://cai.caionline.org/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=CAI&WebCode=storeCatList&catKey=d68](https://cai.caionline.org/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=CAI&WebCode=storeCatList&catKey=d68)à6e8-b241- 4ce2-aa03-9ef7b9cfd7d0&catName=Guides+for+Association+Practitioners+%28GAPs%29) .  \nThe CMCA Practice Exam provides candidates an opportunity to familiarize themselves with exam content and question types. The practice exam contains 65 questions that have rotated oà the CMCA examination. Candidates can view results immediately after selecting a response.  \nThe CMCA Practice Exam is oàered in partnership with","cbCaicgkmWnJwGJI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicgkmWnJwGJI","pdf",1990083,"English","# CMCA Examination Preparation\n## Exam Content and Knowledge Areas\n## Study Resources\n## Best Practices Reports and GAP Series\n## M-100 Prerequisite Review\n## Practice Exam (TesTrac)\n## Quizlet Study Tool\n## Preparation Guidance","[{\"question\":\"What topics does the CMCA exam cover?\",\"answer\":\"The exam content is organized into areas including governance, legal and ethical conduct, budgets and reserves, contracting, financial controls, risk management and insurance, property maintenance, meetings, and human resources.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main study resources for preparing for the CMCA exam?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates are directed to use the CMCA Handbook and CMCA Study Guide, which provide an application process outline, study materials, and the knowledge areas tested on the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"How can candidates access the CMCA practice exam?\",\"answer\":\"The CMCA Practice Exam is offered in partnership with TesTrac and can be accessed online through the TesTrac CMCA delivery page, with options for one or two attempts.\"}]","CMCA Examination Preparation Info - Get Certified | PDF",1790334413]