Questions & Answers

Is this content exclusive to CFA Institute?

Yes. The official Practice Pack is only available through CFA Institute.

When is this package available for purchase?

The supplemental study materials may be purchased at registration or at any time during your study period.

Does this package replace the need for a Prep Provider?

Prep providers offer a wide range of services to candidates including extensive video content, summarized curriculum, their own printed versions of the curriculum and more. The Level I Practice Pack is designed to complement what a prep provider can offer at a more accessible price point.

Will this package be available for all levels?

Practice Packs for Level II and Level LIII are under consideration for a future release.

Mock Exam FAQs

Can I take the Prometric delivered mock exam more than one time?

Yes, you can take the Prometric delivered mock exam as many times as you would like (as long as you have purchased the Practice Pack). Trying to retake it within minutes of a previous completion may result in an access error screen. If this happens, try again in 15 minutes or again after 24 hours.

Will the questions be different each time I take the Prometric delivered mock exam?

No. The questions will be the same but randomized. There is only one exam form for all 2024 mock exams.

What score should I aim to achieve in order to be successful on exam day?

Candidates who score 70% on at least one official mock exam are nearly 2x more likely to pass their exam.  

Are there detailed explanations (rationales) for the mock exam questions like in the LES? 

No, but you can see which questions you missed in the on-screen-feedback along with the correct answers.  

Can I return to the exam to view the on-screen feedback later? 

No, but you will receive an emailed score report which shows your overall performance and performance by category.  

Are the questions in the Prometric delivered mock exam different from questions in the LES mock exams? 

Yes, the Prometric delivered mock exam uses different questions than the mock exams delivered in the LES.   

How do I pause the Prometric delivered mock exam?

There is no way to pause the mock exam. You may exit the exam by closing the browser. As long as you have not submitted your answers, you will pick up where you left off when you relaunch the exam.

I erroneously exited my Prometric delivered mock exam. What do I do?

If you accidentally closed the browser window, you will be able to relaunch the exam and pick up where you left off. However, if you accidentally clicked the “finish test’ button, you will have to start the exam over. If you do not complete an unfinished exam within 24 hours, your exam will auto-complete and you will need to start the exam over.

Software Requirements

A Desktop, laptop, or iPad may be used as long the device meets the following requirements. Many companies have firewalls that do not allow for external software; therefore, we recommend you use a personal computer. Please ensure your device is plugged directly into a power source to avoid disruption during testing. 

Hardware

• Minimum 300MHz or higher processor speed
• Minimum of 32MB RAM with 500MB free disk space
• Microsoft Surface or similar can be used only when configured in laptop mode

Screen Resolution

• 1024x768 is the minimum resolution required
• 1920x1080 is the recommended resolution for the best testing experience

Operating System

• Windows 8.1 or higher
• MacOS 10.12 or higher
• iOS 11.0+ (iPad only)

Web Browsers

• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or above
• Macintosh OSX, Safari 3.2.1 or above
• Google Chrome 3.0 or above is recommended

Web Browsers Settings Enabled

• Java enabled
• Session cookies enabled
• Pop-up blockers disabled

Internet or Bandwidth Speed

• 10Mbps or greater

Connectivity

• Please position your computer where you can receive the strongest signal
• LAN or Ethernet cable recommended for stable internet connectivity
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) is not recommended