Sample and Mock Exams
One valuable way for you to prepare for the CFA exams is to take practice exams ahead of time.
We have two online offerings designed to be used at different points in your preparation, Sample Exams and Mock Exams.
| Sample Exams | Mock Exams | |
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When should I take an exam? |
Earlier in your preparation | Closer to the exams, near the end of your preparation |
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How long is each exam? |
120 minutes |
180 minutes |
| How will I get feedback? |
Answers immediately after each question |
A PDF file at the end of the exam with detailed discussions, LOS, and page references. |
| How much do the exams cost? |
One free exam with your registration; US$40 per exam |
US$60 per exam; US$100 for two exams at Levels I and II (only one Level III exam available) |
| How do I sign up? | Get more details | Get more details |
The Benefits for You:
- Reliable — Designed by the source of the CFA exam, CFA Institute
- Realistic — Reflect actual CFA exam question formats, topics, and level of difficulty (some questions have appeared on past exams)
- Real-time — Both sample and mock exams offered a timed environment to mimic the actual testing experience
- Results — Overall performance results show strengths and weaknesses with references for further study
- Affordable — Minimal cost to measure your preparation for the upcoming exam
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Did You Know?...
Aggregate data indicates that candidates who take one or more online sample exams tend to pass the actual exam in greater numbers |
These sample and mock exams cover the current CFA curriculum content and are consistent with the formatting conventions used on the actual CFA exams. A significant portion of the sample and mock exam content comes directly from past exams that were not previously released.
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