The ABPI has developed online learning and practice questions for the accredited Diploma and Certificate; this e-learning package is available on the Learning materials page. If you do not wish to purchase this package, we have some examples of the types of questions you can expect to find in exams for accredited units.
Number of questions
The number of questions in the examination for each unit and the time for each unit paper can be found on the relevant unit pages on the About the exam page.
Style of questions
All questions in the exam are multiple choice with four possible answers with one correct answer. There is no negative marking.
The questions will include the following question types:
A. Remembering - recall of factual information given in the learning materials
B. Understanding - straightforward questions based on information given in the learning manuals but which require a degree of understanding and/or interpretation of the materials
C. Applying knowledge
D. Analysing
E. Evaluating - interpretation of data in tables or graphs. Understanding of data and some calculations may be required