What is CFA Exam?

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Exam Prep 2026 FREE 927+ Questions with real explanations. Crush It First Try

CFA - Chartered Financial AnalystBy Katherine LeeApr 7, 202640 min read
What is CFA Exam?

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CFA Practice Test Questions

Prepare for the CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.

Ethical and Professional Standards
15
10-15/mo10-15
Quantitative Methods
12
5-10/mo0
Economics
10
5-10/mo5-15
Financial Reporting and Analysis
20
15-20/mo0
Corporate Finance
7
5-15/mo0
Equity Investments
10
15-25/mo5-15
Fixed Income
10
10-20/mo10-20
Derivatives
5
5-15/mo5-15
Alternative Investments
4
5-10/mo5-15
Portfolio Management
7
5-10/mo40-55
Total
100
100/mo100
Level 1
Level 2/moLevel 3
Exam Structure
240 multiple choice questions
20–30 vignettes supporting 120 multiple choice questions/mo20–30 vignettes supporting a variable number of constructed response and multiple choice questions
Exam Duration
Morning session: 3 hours; 120 questionsAfternoon session: 3 hours; 120 questions
Morning session: 3 hours; 10–15 vignettes supporting 60 questionsAfternoon session: 3 hours; 10–15 vignettes supporting 60 questions/moMorning session: 3 hours; 8–15 vignettes supporting constructed response questionsAfternoon session: 3 hours; 10–15 vignettes supporting 60 multiple choice questions
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Vignette-supported multiple-choice questions/moVignette-supported constructed response questions and vignette-supported multiple-choice questions
CFA Results Availability
Within 60 days of taking the exam
Within 60 days of taking the exam/moWithin 90 days of taking the exam
CFA Pass Rates
CFA Level 1 passing score43%
CFA Level 2 passing score45%/moCFA Level 3 passing score56%

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About the Author

Katherine LeeMBA, CPA, PHR, PMP

Business Consultant & Professional Certification Advisor

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Katherine Lee earned her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and holds CPA, PHR, and PMP certifications. With a background spanning corporate finance, human resources, and project management, she has coached professionals preparing for CPA, CMA, PHR/SPHR, PMP, and financial services licensing exams.