Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Canadian Securities Course (CSC) terms across 19 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Vocabulary Game
Market oversight
Economic growth
Inflation tracking
Fixed income
Bond returns
Common shares
Equity trading
Options
Financial statements
New listings
Stock valuation
Portfolio risk
Fund costs
Index baskets
Complex funds
Structured products
Registered plans
Account opening
Marketplaces
Sources for these terms (7)
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Stakeholders & Partners · Source checked 2026-11-06
- What is gross domestic product? · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Consumer Price Index: Frequently asked questions · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Alternative trading systems (ATSs) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- What is a TFSA (Canada Revenue Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the CSC Exam
The Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is the foundational securities credential offered by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). It provides the core knowledge needed to work in Canadian financial services, covering the investment marketplace, the economy, fixed-income and equity securities, derivatives, corporate finance and financial statement analysis, investment and portfolio analysis, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative and structured products, Canadian taxation and working with retail and institutional clients. The credential is assessed through two proctored multiple-choice exams of 100 questions each, with a 2-hour limit and a 60% pass mark per exam. As of January 1, 2026, the CSC is no longer accepted for CIRO Investment Dealer approval (the CIRO Proficiency Model and CIRE apply to new investment-dealer registrants), but the CSC remains a current, widely recognized credential for mutual funds, banking, financial planning and employer recognition, and it feeds into further CSI designations.
Exam sponsor: Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two proctored multiple-choice exams of 100 questions each. Exam 1 covers the Canadian investment marketplace, the economy, fixed-income securities, common and preferred shares, equity transactions, derivatives, corporations and their financial statements, and financing and listing securities; Exam 2 covers investment and portfolio analysis, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative, managed and structured products, Canadian taxation, and working with retail and institutional clients.
Time Limit
2 hours per exam (4 hours total across Exam 1 and Exam 2).
Passing Score
60% on each exam, with both exams passed separately. Up to three attempts are permitted per exam.
Exam / Certification Fees
Pricing is bundled into CSI course enrolment (C$998 online with eBook, or C$1,098 with a hard-copy textbook; one-year enrolment), which includes both exams; CSI periodically offers a 10% enrolment discount. Verify current pricing with CSI.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CSC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CSC vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 CSC terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CSC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many exams does the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) have?
The CSC has two exams. Each is a proctored multiple-choice exam with 100 questions and a 2-hour time limit, and each must be passed separately at 60% to earn the credential.
What is the passing grade for the CSC exams?
The passing grade is 60% on each exam. Exam 1 and Exam 2 are scored separately, so you must reach 60% on both. You are allowed up to three attempts per exam.