Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 40 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test Vocabulary Game
Companies Law
Securities Law
Basic Accountancy
Corporate Governance
Sources for these terms (29)
- IICA Independent Director's Databank — Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notification G.S.R. 805(E) — Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IICA Independent Director's Databank — Companies Act 2013 Provisions (Who is an Independent Director?) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IICA Independent Director's Databank — Online Courses (Board Essentials & Board Practice Courses) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 129: Financial Statement & Section 2(40) Definition · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 133: Central Government to Prescribe Accounting Standards & Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 135: Corporate Social Responsibility, Section 2(57) Net Worth & Section 2(91) Turnover · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 149: Company to Have Board of Directors & Rules 3–6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 150: Manner of Selection of Independent Directors and Maintenance of Databank of Independent Directors · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 161: Appointment of Additional Director, Alternate Director and Nominee Director · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 165: Number of Directorships · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 173: Meetings of Board · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 174: Quorum for Meetings of Board · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 177: Audit Committee & Vigil Mechanism · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 178: Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 184: Disclosure of Interest by Director & Section 2(41) Financial Year · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 188: Related Party Transactions & Section 2(76) Related Party · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 204: Secretarial Audit for Bigger Companies & Rule 9 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Companies Act, 2013 — Schedule IV [Section 149(8)]: Code for Independent Directors · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 17: Board of Directors · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 18: Audit Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 19: Nomination and Remuneration Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 20: Stakeholders Relationship Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 21: Risk Management Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 22: Vigil Mechanism · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 23: Related Party Transactions · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 24: Corporate Governance Requirements with Respect to Subsidiary of Listed Entity · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — Regulation 25: Obligations with Respect to Independent Directors · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (amended up to January 22, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the IICA Independent Director Exam
The Independent Director Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test is conducted by IICA under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India. Individuals are included in the Independent Directors Databank first; unless exempt, they must pass within two years of inclusion or their name is removed. The test covers companies law, securities law, basic accountancy, and corporate governance.
Exam sponsor: Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Online proctored self-assessment with 50 MCQs worth 2 marks each: 25 direct Board Essential questions and 25 scenario-based Board Practice questions. IICA publishes four topic areas, a 50% aggregate passing standard, unlimited attempts, and a one-day gap between booked attempts; the current public page does not state a negative-marking rule.
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
At least 50% in aggregate
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in Databank subscription (₹5,000 + 18% GST for 1 year, ₹15,000 + 18% GST for 5 years, or ₹25,000 + 18% GST for lifetime)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IICA Independent Director vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the IICA Independent Director vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 40 IICA Independent Director terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the IICA Independent Director terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Who must take the IICA Independent Director Test?
Individuals included in the Independent Directors Databank must pass within two years of inclusion unless they qualify for a Rule 6(4) exemption: at least three years in specified director/KMP, government or financial-regulator roles, or at least ten years as an advocate or a practising chartered accountant, cost accountant or company secretary. Otherwise the name is removed; under Rule 6(5) it can be restored on a ₹1,000 fee (IICA charges ₹1,000 + 18% GST), with one year to pass before a fresh application is needed.
What is the qualifying score and pattern of the test?
IICA requires at least 50% in aggregate to pass. Its current scheme specifies 50 questions for 100 marks in 75 minutes: 25 direct Board Essential items and 25 scenario-based Board Practice items. The public page does not state a negative-marking rule, so confirm that detail in the logged-in test guide.