Free CFP® Exam Practice Questions
Practice original four-choice questions for all eight domains of the CFP® exam, with an explanation for every answer. Then sit a timed 170-question mock in two 3-hour sections, with short scenarios and a case study in each, scored by domain.
170 four-choice questions in two timed 3-hour sections, with short scenarios and a case study in each, weighted like the real exam, with a score by domain and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free ten-question domain drill- 345 original CFP® exam questions with explained answers
- 8 domains, each with its own free ten-question drill
- 170 questions in the timed mock, with short scenarios and 3 case studies
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The CFP exam format
CFP Board’s exam tests whether you can apply financial planning knowledge to client situations. Stand-alone questions are two or three sentences with four answer choices; short scenarios and longer case studies ask several questions about one client.
- Questions
- 170 multiple-choice questions: stand-alone questions with four answer choices, short scenarios (usually three questions each) and case studies (usually 8–12 questions each)
- Sections
- Two 3-hour sections of 85 questions on one day, each split into two subsections, with a scheduled 40-minute break between the sections
- Domains
- Eight principal knowledge domains, from Retirement Savings and Income Planning (18%) to Psychology of Financial Planning (7%)
- Scoring
- Pass or fail. CFP Board sets the passing standard through a standard-setting study and does not publish a required percentage
- Tax law tested
- CFP Board posts the tax year for each window (2026 for July and November 2026) and provides tax tables and a formula sheet during the exam
- Calculator
- A financial calculator from CFP Board’s approved list, for time value of money, cash flow and IRR questions
- Fee
- $825 early registration, $925 standard and $1,025 late registration (October–November 2026 window)
- Exam windows
- Three a year, in eight-day windows at Prometric test centers. Next: March 16–23, 2027 and July 13–20, 2027
- Attempts
- At most three attempts in any 24-month period and five in a lifetime
- Pass rate
- 66% in July 2026 and 67% in March 2026, according to CFP Board
CFP practice questions by domain
Eight principal knowledge domains with the weights CFP Board publishes. Our full mock takes its 170 questions in proportion to those weights. Each domain has a guide with sample questions and a free ten-question drill.
| Domain | Weight | In our mock | Drill |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Professional Conduct and RegulationTopics A.1–A.6 | 8% | 14 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| B. General Principles of Financial PlanningTopics B.7–B.16 | 15% | 25 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| C. Risk Management and Insurance PlanningTopics C.17–C.26 | 11% | 19 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| D. Investment PlanningTopics D.27–D.35 | 17% | 29 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| E. Tax PlanningTopics E.36–E.43 | 14% | 24 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| F. Retirement Savings and Income PlanningTopics F.44–F.53 | 18% | 30 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| G. Estate PlanningTopics G.54–G.64 | 10% | 17 of 170 | 10-question drill |
| H. Psychology of Financial PlanningTopics H.65–H.70 | 7% | 12 of 170 | 10-question drill |
Sit a full CFP mock under the real 3-hour section clocks
170 four-choice questions in two timed 3-hour sections, with short scenarios and a case study in each, weighted like the real exam, with a score by domain and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free ten-question domain drillHow our CFP mock exam matches the real one
- Two sections of 85 questions, each on its own 3-hour clock. When section 1 ends it closes, as on exam day, and section 2 starts after your break.
- Every question has four answer choices. Each section mixes stand-alone questions with four short scenarios of three questions each and one case study, so you practice reading a client file under time pressure.
- Questions follow CFP Board’s eight domain weights, and your results show your score in each domain and section, with an explanation for every option you picked.
- Tax questions follow 2026 law and state any dollar limit they rely on, the way the exam’s tax tables supply them.
CFP exam pass rates published by CFP Board
A record 11,037 candidates took the CFP® exam in 2025. The most recent windows:
| Exam window | Candidates | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3,621 | 66% |
| March 2026 | 4,391 | 67% |
| November 2025 | 3,970 | 64% |
Source: CFP Board exam results announcements, November 2025 to August 2026.
Common questions
What is the format of the CFP exam?
170 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sections of 85 questions on one day, with a scheduled 40-minute break between them. Questions are stand-alone (four answer choices), short scenarios with usually three questions, or case studies with usually 8 to 12 questions.
What are the CFP exam domains and weights?
Professional Conduct and Regulation 8%, General Principles of Financial Planning 15%, Risk Management and Insurance Planning 11%, Investment Planning 17%, Tax Planning 14%, Retirement Savings and Income Planning 18%, Estate Planning 10% and Psychology of Financial Planning 7%.
How much does the CFP exam cost?
For the October–November 2026 window, registration was $825 early, $925 standard and $1,025 late. The next windows are March 16–23, 2027 (registration opened October 21, 2026) and July 13–20, 2027.
What is the CFP exam pass rate?
CFP Board reported a 66% pass rate for July 2026 (3,621 candidates), 67% for March 2026 (4,391 candidates) and 64% for November 2025. A record 11,037 candidates took the exam in 2025.
How many times can I take the CFP exam?
Up to three times in any 24-month period and five times in a lifetime. Each retake is the full exam at the full fee.
Are these real CFP exam questions?
No. None of these questions comes from CFP Board. Every question is original, written to CFP Board’s eight domains and 70 principal knowledge topics in the exam’s four-choice format, and checked by a second reviewer who answered it blind and recomputed every number.
Does the pass cover the full mock and every drill?
Yes. The CFP exam pass unlocks the full timed 170-question mock as often as you like and unlimited drills for all eight domains and the case study drill. Every drill’s first attempt is free.
Ready for exam day?
170 four-choice questions in two timed 3-hour sections, with short scenarios and a case study in each, weighted like the real exam, with a score by domain and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free ten-question domain drillExam format, domain weights, dates, fees and pass rates checked November 2026: CFP Board: Exam format · CFP Board: What you’ll be tested on (domains and weights) · CFP Board: Upcoming exam dates and registration · CFP Board: Tax tables and formulas · CFP Board: Rescheduling, cancellation and retake policies · CFP Board: July 2026 exam results · CFP Board: March 2026 exam results · CFP Board: November 2025 exam results · CFP Board: Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
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