Exam tips query / doubt

Hi everyone I would really appreciate if anyone could help me clear my doubt about some exam tips I have heard.

1. While answering a theory paper , it is beneficial to answer in point form, however if we answer in paragraph for few questions, can a student underline the important parts or words in the paragraph with pencil to attract the examiners attention? Will this help me sucure more marks or is it not allowed?

Answering relevant points in Bullets is beneficial.

Underline earlier was construed as adopting unfair means but ICAI has off late permits students to use pencils to underline the key points.

If you write relevant answer which is impressive, it will surely aid you to score good marks and the examiner will not deprive you of your deserving marks.

2. I had heard a tip that we should attempt the question ( from 1-7 ) which we know the best first, to help us to get good marks so that examiner is impressed at first shot. So if I know question 4 the best, can I attempt it first on my answer sheet or should I attempt question 1-7 in order? I am an ipcc student, attempting my group 2 in may 2015 attempt. Your help would be really appreciated. Thanks

You are at liberty to answer the best one first up. You need not answer the questions sequentially from 1 - 7. Write the best answer first. Here please understand that the important point to take note is to write each answer on a fresh page as you have paid reasonable amount to the Institute, so use the pages optimally, if possible and write answers that is legible, relevant and impressive.

Good Luck