The first level license is like a drivers permit, you aren't expected to know everything, but you should know the rules of the road.

So if you memorize the test in order to pass it, not really an issue.

Being a ham is also not something that you can really learn on your own, it is about learning how to interact with others as much as it is about the technical side of things. Learning from others is actually more fun than you might think, especially if your Elmer is a WWII vet or the like