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FRM Part 1

GARP Financial Risk Manager — Part 1 foundations

240
Minutes
20
Questions
7,180
Learners
45%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Register with GARP
One-time enrolment fee USD 400 + exam fee USD 600 (early) to 800 (standard).
02
Use the GARP curriculum
GARP publishes the official FRM Books — required reading. The Learning Objectives document lists every topic tested.
03
Practise GARP mock exams
GARP releases practice exams annually that mirror the real test format.
04
Schedule the exam
Two windows per year (May and November). Computer-based test at Pearson VUE centres.
05
Sit Part 1
4 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions. After passing Part 1 + Part 2 + 2 years of relevant work experience, GARP awards the FRM designation.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 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.
01Valuation & risk models
25%5 questions
02Foundations of risk management
20%4 questions
03Quantitative analysis
20%4 questions
04Financial markets & products
20%4 questions
05Operational risk
15%3 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.

01
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.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.