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CII R-Series Exam Practice Questions

Unlimited MCQ practice for CII R01–R05 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Difficulty-graded questions with instant feedback. Start R01 free, with no card required.

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Why this works

Three reasons learners actually pass.

The platform is built around retrieval practice: what the published research finds works, and what works in front of the examiner.

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All Five R-Series Units

Questions covering R01, R02, R03, R04, and R05 across the full CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.

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Difficulty-Graded Questions

Easy, medium, and hard questions so you can build confidence before tackling exam-level difficulty.

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Every question includes a detailed explanation so you understand the reasoning behind each answer.

How it works

From landing here to passing the paper.

You're answering real questions before you finish reading this page. No content gating and no pre-assessment funnel.

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Practise by Unit and Topic

Work through questions organised by R-series unit and topic. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you understand the reasoning behind every answer.

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Track Your Progress

Your dashboard shows mastery levels for every topic across all five R-series units. Focus your revision on weak areas and watch your scores improve.

The evidence

Active recall is the literature.

Decades of cognitive-science research find that retrieval practice (answering questions you might get wrong) produces more durable learning than re-reading or highlighting. We built a question bank disciplined enough to use it.

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Recall accuracy after 7 days

Roediger & Karpicke, 2006 (n=120, simplified)
Higher is better. Tested condition reflects retrieval practice, the mechanism behind this product.
Syllabus coverage

Every module. Every unit.

Mapped to the published syllabus, weighted to match recent examiner reports, reviewed each session.

FAQ

The questions serious applicants actually ask.

What is the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning?
The CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (formerly the Financial Planning Certificate) is a professional qualification for financial advisers. It consists of five units: R01 (Financial Services, Regulation & Ethics), R02 (Investment Principles and Risk), R03 (Personal Taxation), R04 (Pensions and Retirement Planning), and R05 (Financial Protection).
How many questions are in each CII R-series exam?
Each R-series unit exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. The pass mark is 70% for each unit. Units are examined separately, so you can sit them in any order.
Which CII R-series unit should I start with?
Most candidates begin with R01 (Financial Services, Regulation & Ethics) as it provides the regulatory foundation underpinning the other units. However, you can sit the units in any order. R03 and R05 are popular early choices for those with existing tax or protection knowledge.
Is CII Prep free to use?
R01 practice questions are completely free with no credit card required. To access practice questions for all five R-series units (R01–R05), a subscription costs just £9.99 per month, which you can cancel at any time.
Which CII R-series unit is the hardest?
R04 (Pensions and Retirement Planning) is consistently rated the most challenging unit due to the depth of pension legislation and tax rules covered. R03 (Personal Taxation) is also considered demanding. R01 and R05 are generally more accessible for first-time candidates.
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