# Free CFA Level 1 Readiness Check > Free CFA Level 1 practice questions online: 60 timed questions across all 10 topic weights, 90 minutes, 70% readiness target, topic diagnosis, and full answer review. Independent CFA prep — not CFA Institute material. ## What is the CFA L1 Readiness exam? CFA L1 Readiness is an exam pathway administered under CFA Institute. Readiness check sampled across CFA Level 1 topic weights. Not a full CFA Institute mock exam. This UniPrep2Go page is an independent timed practice test — not official exam material. - Administered by: CFA Institute ## Product facts - Slug: cfa-level-1-readiness-check - Practice test label: CFA Level 1 practice test - Vertical: finance (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/finance) - Family: cfa - Linked deck: cfa-level-1-anki-deck - Status: live - Access mode: free_demand_test - Questions: 60 - Duration: 90 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free for first 20 mock starts - Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout. - Exam body: CFA Institute - Search aliases: CFA L1, CFA Level 1 - Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cfa-level-1-readiness-check - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/cfa-level-1-readiness-check ## About this free practice test A timed CFA Level 1 readiness diagnostic sampled across ethics, quant, economics, FRA, corporate issuers, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and portfolio management. - Built for: CFA Level 1 candidates who want a weighted topic baseline before committing to a full mock provider. - Topics: Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management ## Report features - Pass/no-pass readiness verdict - Weighted topic diagnosis - Pacing analysis - Full answer review with explanations - Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results ## Question source Original UniPrep2Go practice items aligned to published topic outlines — not leaked official exam questions. ## Structure - Ethical and Professional Standards: 15% weight, target 70% - Quantitative Methods: 8% weight, target 70% - Economics: 8% weight, target 70% - Financial Statement Analysis: 11% weight, target 70% - Corporate Issuers: 6% weight, target 70% - Equity Investments: 11% weight, target 70% - Fixed Income: 11% weight, target 70% - Derivatives: 8% weight, target 70% - Alternative Investments: 14% weight, target 70% - Portfolio Management: 8% weight, target 70% ## Official source note Readiness check sampled across CFA Level 1 topic weights. Not a full CFA Institute mock exam. ## CFA Level 1 exam facts - Exam name: CFA Level 1 - Administered by: CFA Institute - Questions: 180 multiple-choice (two 90-question sessions) - Scored questions: 180 - Time: 4 hours 30 minutes total (two sessions with optional break) - Passing score: No fixed passing score published; CFA Institute sets the MPS each cycle - Delivery: Computer-based at Prometric test centers - Content outline effective: 2025 exam cycle topic weights - Verify current details at: https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/candidate-resources/level-i-exams Official sources: - CFA Level I exam overview: https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/candidate-resources/level-i-exams - CFA Program curriculum and topic weights: https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/candidate-resources/level-i-exams ## CFA Level 1 knowledge domains and weights | # | Knowledge domain | Weight | | --- | --- | ---: | | 1 | Ethical and Professional Standards | 15–20% | | 2 | Quantitative Methods | 6–9% | | 3 | Economics | 6–9% | | 4 | Financial Statement Analysis | 11–14% | | 5 | Corporate Issuers | 6–9% | | 6 | Equity Investments | 11–14% | | 7 | Fixed Income | 11–14% | | 8 | Derivatives | 5–8% | | 9 | Alternative Investments | 7–10% | | 10 | Portfolio Management | 8–12% | ## High-yield CFA Level 1 facts (commonly tested) - Ethics and Professional Standards is heavily weighted and can determine pass/fail for borderline candidates. - FIFO assumes the first units purchased are sold first; LIFO is not permitted under IFRS. - Duration measures the sensitivity of a bond's price to a change in yield. - The CAPM relates expected return to systematic risk (beta). - Derivatives include forwards, futures, options, and swaps — each with distinct payoff profiles. ## Common CFA Level 1 candidate questions (Q&A) ### How many questions are on CFA Level 1? 180 multiple-choice questions split across two 90-question sessions (4 hours 30 minutes total with optional break). ### What are the CFA Level 1 topic weights? Ten topics ranging from 5–8% (Derivatives) to 15–20% (Ethics); see cfainstitute.org for the current cycle. ### Is there a fixed passing score for CFA Level 1? No published cutoff. CFA Institute sets the minimum passing score (MPS) after each exam administration. ## FAQ ### Is there a free CFA Level 1 practice test? Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online CFA Level 1 practice test with 60 timed questions, 90 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts. ### How many questions are on this free CFA Level 1 practice test? This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 90-minute target. Readiness check sampled across CFA Level 1 topic weights. Not a full CFA Institute mock exam. ### What score do you need on this CFA Level 1 practice test? The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam. ### Who should take this CFA Level 1 practice test? CFA Level 1 candidates who want a weighted topic baseline before committing to a full mock provider. ### Where can I take a CFA Level 1 practice test online? UniPrep2Go hosts the Free CFA Level 1 Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cfa-level-1-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report. ### Is this official exam material? No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official FINRA, CFA Institute, or GARP exam material and does not guarantee an exam result. ### What does the report show after the mock? Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck waitlist or deck when available. ### Where do the questions come from? Questions are original UniPrep2Go practice items aligned to published topic outlines — not leaked official exam questions. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official FINRA, CFA Institute, or GARP exam material and does not guarantee an exam result.