I wouldn't say so. And, having taken both versions of the exam, I would not say that the new version is much different from the old except in terms of format (multiple SIM testlets, whereas the SIMs used to all be in one testlet). Some people have said that they got loaded down with 4-5 DRS SIMs but that doesn't seem to be the norm. And I'd almost bet that anyone who got 4 or 5 DRS probably didn't get penalized as much for wrong answers.
You have to have a good memory if you're gonna pass them in a short amount of time. You have to have a basic understanding of a lot of topics. If you've studied accounting and business, which everyone here has, then you're qualified to take the tests and by rights, should be able to pass them. Or, you should have enough knowledge to pass them, especially after completing a review course. But, lots of people flunk them for one reason or another and the main one is that they forgot things learned long ago. Which is why I said in my first sentence that you need a good memory if you're gonna pass them easily.
Yes, some of the questions are very advanced-level (the SIMs, in particular) but usually there are not many of those. The rest, I'd say anyone with an average IQ who has studied for the exam, can get correct.
And, you can't be nervous when you take the tests because it will totally de-rail you. There's no reason to be nervous though. The worst you can do is flunk, and you have an infinite number of chances to take that failed exam again with no penalty (except the fees that must be paid to take it.)
Put the time in, and *eventually* you will pass. It may have taken the person sitting next to you at Prometric 4 weeks to prep and pass a section. But, it may take you 9-12 months. Don't compare yourself to them.
Intelligence is certainly a help. Some people know things without ever being taught or never studying them, they just inherently know it from living day to day or by some supernatural forces.
Again…don't compare yourself to them.
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