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Practice tests

Practice is the key to exam success. At CIPFA we give our students a unique opportunity to hone your exam skills by using our LIVE exam system with practice tests of exam standard questions.

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Preparing for your exam

Frequently asked questions

Types of practice test

Mock test - The mock test is a replica of the live exam.

Progress tests – Progress tests measure your knowledge against your taught sessions.

Syllabus tests – Syllabus tests are specific to the allocated syllabus area.

Specimen tests – Specimen tests cover a sample of questions from each area of your module’s syllabi.

Feedback

For marked progress and mock tests, students can access feedback through Rogo. This can be found under Feedback and Results.


Practice test availability

Exam session

March

June
Syllabus tests N/A Untimed tests with unlimited attempts
Specimen tests x1 tests with unlimited attempts x1 tests with unlimited attempts
Marked progress tests* N/A x1 test with 1 attempt
Marked mock tests* x3 tests with 1 attempt each** x1 test with 1 attempt

*Students studying face-to-face or web classes will have marked tests included in the price of the course. Self-Study and Self-Study Plus will have access to unmarked tests.

September

December
N/A Untimed tests with unlimited
attempts
x1 tests with unlimited attempts x1 tests with
unlimited
attempts
N/A x1 test with
1 attempt
x3 tests with 1 attempt each** x1 test with
1 attempt


**Only available as part of resit revision packages via CETC.


What practice tests are Financial Reporting for Academies students entitled to?

Financial Reporting for Academies students (FRA)

Financial Reporting for Academies students (FRA) will find that they have access to 1 mock exam in Calibrand.

What practice tests are Professional Accountancy Qualification students entitled to?

PQ students can access practice tests for LIVE exams on Rogo. Each course comes with the following tests:

Mock tests – The mock test is a replica of the live exam. You have one attempt at this test.

Progress tests – Progress tests measure your knowledge against your taught sessions. You have one attempt at this test.

Syllabus tests – Syllabus tests are specific to the allocated syllabus area. You have unlimited attempts in which to complete these tests.

Booked exams also come with a specimen test:

Specimen tests – Specimen tests cover a sample of questions from each area of your module’s syllabi. You have unlimited attempts in which to complete these tests.