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CFA Level 1

Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 — foundational finance & ethics

135
Minutes
20
Questions
27,360
Learners
42%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Confirm eligibility
Bachelor's degree (or final year), 4000+ hours of work experience, or combined 4000 hours of work + education.
02
Register with CFA Institute
One-time enrollment fee + exam fee. Total USD ~1450 for first sitting; lower for early registration.
03
Use the CFA curriculum
CFA Institute provides full digital curriculum, practice questions, mock exams, and Learning Ecosystem access.
04
Practise mock exams
At least 2 full mocks under timed conditions before the real sitting.
05
Sit Level 1
Computer-based at Prometric. Two 135-minute sessions, 180 questions total. Pass rate has averaged 35–45%.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 50 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Quantitative methods
24%12 questions
02Financial reporting & analysis
20%10 questions
03Ethics & professional standards
18%9 questions
04Economics
18%9 questions
05Equity & fixed income
16%8 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
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Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.